The difference between Chianti and Super Tuscan mainly concerns:
In summary:
But to truly understand what changes, one must go beyond the definition.
Chianti is one of the most representative wines of Tuscany.
It is regulated by DOCG production standards that establish:
This guarantees:
Chianti is, by definition, a wine linked to tradition.
The term “Super Tuscan” is not an official designation.
It was created to identify wines that:
These wines are often classified as:
IGT Toscana
Not because they are inferior, but because they do not fit within the DOCG rules.
Super Tuscans were born from a specific choice:
not to accept the limits of the production regulations
Some producers decided to:
This led to the birth of iconic wines, often of the highest level.
In the case of producers like Tenute Beltrami, the choice is often different:
enhancing native grape varieties in purity (Colorino, Canaiolo, Foglia Tonda)
This is the part that truly matters.
It is not a matter of “better or worse.”
It is a matter of style.
The real point is this:
Two different approaches, both valid.
Regardless of the category, the territory remains central.
In the case of Impruneta:
These elements influence the wine more than the category itself.
It depends on what you are looking for.
Choose Chianti if:
Choose Super Tuscan if:
During a tasting, these differences become evident.
One can perceive:
And it is precisely here that the wine is truly understood.
The difference between Chianti and Super Tuscan is not just about rules or classifications.
It is about the way of interpreting wine.
On one side tradition, on the other freedom.
But in both cases, what really matters is:
At Tenute Beltrami, you can taste wines that tell the story of the Impruneta territory with a precise and recognizable style.
Contact us https://tenutebeltrami.it/en/contacts/ to book your tasting.
