Expo Chianti Classico is the time of year when this region’s iconic wine meets the public in the very heart of its homeland. In Greve in Chianti, the only event capable of bringing together producers from all the Chianti Classico municipalities in one square, the event celebrates the identity and strength of an extraordinary wine region.
Born in the 1970s as the Mostra Mercato, then becoming the Rassegna and finally the Expo, it continues to be the reference event for discovering and tasting the best of Chianti’s products.
In addition to tastings, the program enlivens the village with art, culture, rural traditions, and opportunities to meet the winemakers up close and visit vineyards and cellars.
Here is the program of the event.
WAITING FOR THE EXPO
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 4
From 7:30 PM – Piazza Matteotti
“TASTINGREVE Food Edition” Six Michelin-starred chefs meet the wines of the Greve in Chianti winemakers
Info and reservations: www.viticoltorigreveinchianti.com
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 5
6:30 PM – S. Francesco Museum TERRACE
Tasting-Show: “From 1716”
Tasting of 6 wines during a theatrical and musical narration of over 300 years of history in Chianti Classico and Italian and international culture.
Host: Leonardo Romanelli with Dimitri Frosali
Approximately 50 minutes – Organized by the Chianti Classico Consortium
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 6
5:00 PM – 10:00 PM MONTEFIORALLE Most Beautiful Village in Italy
Village Under the Stars
ARTISANS inside the medieval village
6:30 PM: APERITIF at the Circolino ARCI
9:00 PM – Piazza S. Stefano:
“Candles Lights” CONCERT with Simone Baldini Tosi
Sunday, September 7
9:00 PM – Piazzetta S. Croce
Start of the Rificolone Parade
9:15 PM – Piazza Vasallo
RIFICOLONA Festival
Rificolone parade created by children.
Entertainment provided by La Tarumba and Fantasia in Note with the Greve Music School, with teacher Veronica Fiorini. Final awards ceremony.
Workshop at Giardini S. Anna from 1st to 6th September from 4.30pm to 6.30pm
53rd CHIANTI CLASSICO EXPO
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 11
5:00 PM – Piazza Matteotti
OPENING CEREMONY
Wine tasting stands open and ribbon cutting with the Mayors of the Chianti Classico Municipalities and representatives of the Chianti Classico Wine Consortium
6:00–9:00 PM – In the town center
9:30 PM – Via Roma
Via Roma on the Catwalk
Fashion show by local merchants of the CCN “Le Botteghe di Greve”
10:00 PM – Piazza Matteotti
Tasting stands close
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 12
11:00 AM–8:00 PM – Piazza Matteotti
Tasting stands open
5:00 PM – S. Francesco Museum
Opening of Exhibition “Lands of Tuscany” by DOMENICO MONTEFORTE
6:00 PM – Giardino Incontri
Talk: “An Etruscan Agricultural Legacy: The Maritata Vine”
Historical insights on vine cultivation in Tuscany
With Dr. Margherita Scarpellini
Introduced by Tourism Councilor Giulio Saturnini and Prof. Sergio Sanmicheli
7:00–9:30 PM – Piazza Vassallo
Aperitif Music Space – DJ set with Coqò DJette
Tireless dancefloor architect
9:30 PM – Pool Park
Music Space – ABBA Fever TRIBUTE Band live
Timeless sounds from the ‘70s to today
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 13
11:00 AM–8:00 PM – Piazza Matteotti
Tasting stands open
11:00 AM – Largo Bino Bini/Via Battisti
Naming of the FRANZ GORI Bridge, unveiling the sculpture
“THE DESIGNER – THE REBIRTH” by Sandro GRANUCCI
Donated by Gianfranco Gori in memory of his father
11:30 AM – Piazza della Resistenza
“Chianti Lab 25: Ideas, Youth, Territory”
Opening of the exhibition by Unifi Architecture students
12:00 PM – Council Hall – Town Hall
Guided EVO OIL TASTING
“Olive Oil (Should Be) Good”
All you should know about one of the most used products at the table – Tasting & storytelling of Chianti Classico PDO Olive Oil
Hosted by: ROBERTO RAPPUOLI, Technical Director of the Chianti Classico Olive Oil Consortium
Approx. 50 minutes – Tasting: €15
Reservation required: www.expochianticlassico.com – Max 40 people
4:00 PM – Council Hall – Town Hall
Guided Wine Tasting – Chianti Classico Typologies: ANNATA
Discovering the Gallo Nero quality pyramid with focus on the three types
Hosted by: LUCA MARCHIANI, Master Sommelier
AIS – Chianti Classico 2025/26
Approx. 50 min – €15 – Max 40 people
4:00 PM – Giardino Incontri
Presentation of HONORARY CITIZEN Awards 2025 with Mayor Paolo Sottani
6:00–9:00 PM – Piazza Matteotti
Music with Large Street BAND
6:30 PM – Council Hall – Town Hall
Guided Wine Tasting – Chianti Classico Typologies: RISERVA
Hosted by LUCA MARCHIANI, Master Sommelier
Approx. 40 min – €15 – Max 40 people
7:00–9:00 PM – Piazza Vassallo
Aperitif Music Space
“The Fantastic 3” – Pop & International acoustic covers
Greve Music School: Enza Lombardi (vocals), Antonio Del Lungo (vocals), Alessandro Bruno (guitar)
9:30 PM – Pool Park
Music Space – DiWINE Deejays
Featuring: Michele BIBI, Bruno BALDINI, Marco MARZI, Nino TAMBURELLO, Benk&Mask and more
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 14
11:00 AM–8:00 PM – Piazza Matteotti
Tasting stands open
3:30 PM – Council Hall – Town Hall
Guided Wine Tasting – Chianti Classico Typologies: GRAN SELEZIONE
Hosted by: LUCA MARCHIANI, Master Sommelier
Approx. 40 min – €15 – Max 40 people
4:00 PM – Giardino Incontri
Award Ceremony of the “Beyond the Gaze” Photo Contest
by FOTOCLUB CHIANTI
4:30 PM – Piazza Matteotti
Performance by the Historical Group of FIVIZZANO: Ladies, Musicians, Flag Wavers
6:00 PM – Piazzetta S. Croce
SUPER BINGO – Charity event by the Parish of S. Croce
6:30 PM – Giardino Incontri
Guided TASTING in the Square: “The Black Rooster and its pairings”
Chianti Classico and Vinsanto paired with local cuisine
Hosted by LUCA MARCHIANI
Approx. 1h30 – €25 – Max 40 people
9:00 PM – Piazza Vassallo
Music Space – Concert by “VIVA POOH” Official Tribute Band
