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Consorzio Vino Chianti

The Consorzio Vino Chianti is an organization that oversees and protects the reputation of Chianti wine, a renowned Italian red wine made primarily from Sangiovese grapes. It sets standards for quality, authenticity, and production methods to ensure that wines labeled as Chianti meet specific criteria. The consortium also promotes Chianti wines internationally, helping to preserve traditional techniques and safeguard the region’s wine heritage. Essentially, it functions as a quality assurance body, supporting winemakers while helping consumers trust they are purchasing genuine, high-quality Chianti.