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Chianti

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Chianti is a sub-region within Tuscany, Italy renowned for its Sangiovese. The auction database contains 237 lots, averaging $55 per bottle and ranging $1–$615. The median auction vintage is 2011. The top wines at auction include Frescobaldi, Chianti, Rufina Nipozzano Riserva, Frescobaldi, Chianti, Rufina Montesodi Castello di Nipozzano Riserva, Sotheby's (Castello di Nipozzano), Rufina Riserva, Chianti, Fattoria Selvapiana, Chianti, Rufina Bucerchiale Riserva, Frescobaldi, Chianti, Castiglioni, while leading producers include Frescobaldi, Fattoria Selvapiana, Sotheby's (Castello di Nipozzano), Ruffino. The Chianti sub-region is recognized for its distinctive terroir that produces wines of consistent character and quality. Collectors are drawn to the combination of geographical specificity, the quality of individual producers, and the historical significance of the sub-region's wines in the context of Tuscany. Auction activity reflects sustained international demand for the region's finest bottles, with the best examples demonstrating clear aging potential and site expression.

Chianti
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Chianti contributes 237 lots to the auction database, averaging $55 per bottle and ranging $1–$615, reflecting sustained collector demand for Sangiovese from this sub-region.

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The price range from $1–$615 encompasses entry-level village wine to Frescobaldi, Chianti, Rufina Nipozzano Riserva, the most sought-after sub-region bottlings from top-rated producers.

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Leading producers Frescobaldi, Fattoria Selvapiana, Sotheby's (Castello di Nipozzano), Ruffino have established consistent reputations for quality, forming the core of auction demand within Chianti.

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The top-traded wines — Frescobaldi, Chianti, Rufina Nipozzano Riserva, Frescobaldi, Chianti, Rufina Montesodi Castello di Nipozzano Riserva, Sotheby's (Castello di Nipozzano), Rufina Riserva, Chianti — represent the benchmark for sub-region-level quality and are the primary drivers of auction pricing.

$55

Avg Price / Bottle

237

Auction Lots

2011

Top Vintage

$1 – $615

Price Range

In the Glass

Chianti produces Sangiovese of distinct regional character: the local soils and microclimate combine to create wines with dark fruit depth and structured tannin, reflecting the terroir of Tuscany. Top bottlings age well and reward patience from serious collectors.

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Rufina7 wines

WineAvg PriceLots Sold
Frescobaldi
Nipozzano RiservaRufina
$40
56
Frescobaldi
Montesodi Castello di Nipozzano RiservaRufina
$70
22
Sotheby's (Castello di Nipozzano)
RiservaRufina
$56
20
Fattoria Selvapiana
Bucerchiale RiservaRufina
$60
15
Spalletti
Reale RiservaRufina
$50
10
Basciano
Basciano, Chianti, RufinaRufina
$157
7
Grignano
Poggio Gualtieri RiservaRufina
$39
6

Colli Senesi2 wines

WineAvg PriceLots Sold
Montenidoli
Il GarruloColli Senesi
$248
8
Torre Alle Tolfe
RiservaColli Senesi
$23
6

Other

WineAvg PriceLots Sold
Frescobaldi
Castiglioni
$50
13
Barone Ricasoli
Barone Ricasoli, Chianti
$16
9
Ruffino
Ruffino, Chianti
$27
8
Collezione di Paolo
Collezione di Paolo, Chianti
$3
8
Castello di Gabbiano
Castello di Gabbiano, Chianti
$9
5

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