It sounds like a ridiculous word game, and yet it’s actually the case that Chianti has plenty to offer besides Chianti, especially if you don’t limit yourself to…Chianti.
While the rolling hills that sit in the triangle between Florence, Arezzo and Siena are best known as a place to find a bottle of the eponymous wine, there’s all manner of delicious beverages to drink here. In fact, seeking out sips that aren’t classic Sangiovese might even be one of the best ways to really get to know the region. So, let’s dive in and take Chianti by the glass—far beyond the region’s namesake red wine.
Image Courtesy of Enoteca Falorni Hard-to-Find Tuscan Wines at Enoteca Falorni
Greve in Chianti, as its name announces, does not exactly fall outside of the standard area of exploration, but even if you’re in the belly of the beast you can take advantage of opportunities to push boundaries.
A historic wine cellar that also functions as a bar and shop, Enoteca Falorni has the Chianti you’re expecting, but also a wide array of other wines made in the region, and all of it available by the pour from their enomatic wine service “islands.”
Get a map and a glass and swap your credit card for a tessera that will accompany you on a journey that can take you everywhere from sparklings to Tuscan IGTs to special guest bottles from other regions. Plus, you’ll find their kitchen does a bang up job of putting
This Article was originally published on Wine Enthusiast
