We've opted for the more traditional of the two styles for this case and gone with a fine Chianti Classico. The village of Chianti is actually split into seven different sub regions which controversially all gained coveted DOCG status, which is reserved for the highest quality Italian wines. This is controversial because there is a vast difference in the quality of the wines produced between the sub regions with the wines of Chianti Classico being of a higher pedigree than the rest. To set themselves apart from their lesser cousin producers, Chianti Classico are permitted to inclue the insignia of a black rooster on their bottles.

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