Quick Sip #1 – The Legend of the Gallo Nero 🐓
Florence and Siena settled a 13th‑century land dispute with a dawn horse race. Each city chose a rooster as its “alarm clock.” Siena’s was pampered; Florence’s black rooster was kept hungry—so it crowed early, letting the Florentine rider leave first and claim most of Chianti.
Today that crafty Black Rooster (Gallo Nero) stamps every bottle of Chianti Classico DOCG as a nod to the region’s feisty spirit and centuries‑old quality pledge.
Quick Sip #2 – Make Your Chianti Sing 🎶🍷
Give the bottle a quick 30‑minute decant and pour at 60 °F / 16 °C—cooler than room temp. The brief oxygen hit softens youthful tannins while the lower serving temperature brightens sour‑cherry acidity.
Pair with something salty‑savory (think aged Pecorino or tomato‑rich ragù) and watch the fruit pop and the herbal notes glide. Small tweaks, huge payoff. Cheers!
Want to learn more about Chianti? You can read about the history of Chianti food pairing or check out our favorite affordable Chiantis.
