Published on: 25/08/2025

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Chianti Classico FEST: a summer of art and taste in the hills of Gallo Nero

Among the most evocative experiences of the season is A(rt) Message
in a Bottle, an open-air exhibition wherecontemporary creativity
meets winemaking. The installation features monumental bottle-shaped sculptures, each three meters tall,
reinterpreted by seven emerging young artists selected in
collaboration with the Academy of Fine Arts of Florence.

Marcela Castaneda Florian, Daniele Cornacchia, Alice
Fantoni, Marta Lazzaroni, Francesca Morabito, Giada
Muzzi, and Andrea Pagliuca have transformed these
wine symbols into poetic and provocative artworks
that explore the relationship between humanity and
nature, as well as themes of beauty and responsibility.
Scattered throughout the landscape, these works
invite visitors on immersive routes enriched with QR
codes that reveal insights, stories, and connections to
the private art collections of local wineries.

Sunset Notes and Sips of Chianti

Classical music lovers will find enchantment in the Chigiana
Chianti Classico Experience, a concert series born from the collaboration with the prestigious Chigiana Music Academy. These performances bring
the Academy’s young talents into some of the region’s
most enchanting wineries. Scheduled at sunset, the
concerts blend the emotional power of chamber music
with the sensory delight of tasting Chianti Classico
against the golden backdrop of Tuscan vineyards.

Three Centuries of History Told on Stage

Equally distinctive is the theatrical offering
Dalmillesettecentosedici, a title that pays tribute to the
300-year history of the Chianti Classico designation.

Created in collaboration with the Arca Azzurra
company, the show combines live acting, historical
readings, period music, and guided tastings. The
multisensory experience is led by food and wine
journalist Leonardo Romanelli and Florentine actor
Dimitri Frosali. For international visitors, an English
audio translation is available via QR code.

The Grand Celebrations of Wine

Adding to the vibrant summer lineup are some of theregion’s most beloved wine events, which draw enthusiasts and wine tourists from around the globe:
Terre di Gaiole (June 21), EXPO Chianti Classico in Greve (September 11–15), Vino al Vino in Panzano (September 19–21), Montefioralle Divino (September
26–28), and Sorsi di Vagliali(September 20) .

These are unique opportunities to meet the producers, taste
extraordinary wines , and experience the charm of
piazzas and hills alive with passion and tradition.

A Summer to Savor, One Sip at a Time

In addition to the events curated by the Consortium, a
lively web of initiatives organized by local
municipalities

and cultural associations enriches the
calendar with over 150 events focused on art, music,
theater, and—of course—wine, weaving a cultural
tapestry across the entire Gallo Nero landscape.