Chianti’s history spans millennia, beginning with Etruscan viticulture in the 8th century BCE and Roman refinement. A major development was the 1872 “recipe” for Chianti by Baron Bettino Ricasoli, which defined the blend of Sangiovese, Canaiolo, and Malvasia Bianca, while the modern Chianti Classico denomination was established in 1932. The iconic Black Rooster symbol originates from a medieval legend about the rivalry between Florence and Siena to define the region’s borders.
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