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Here is the complete program of the 2021 edition of the Chianti Classico Expo, in Greve in Chianti. From Friday 10 to Sunday 12 September.

“A special edition – say the organization – in homage to Dante!”.

“Unfortunately this year too – announced – there will be no producers in the square but you will have the opportunity to taste their wines in a renovated and larger Chianti Classico Tasting Pavilion”.

Or, “during the tastings led by the sommelier Valentino Tesi; at the wineries participating in the” Cantina Aperta “project during the Expo; and as always throughout the Chianti Classico area!”.

The complete program

Friday 10 september

11 am-9pm in Piazza Matteotti opening of the collective tasting pavilion with labels from all over the Chianti Classico area.

5 pm, again in Piazza Matteotti, inauguration with representatives of the Chianti Classico Wine Consortium and the Chianti Municipalities.

From 5 pm to 9 pm music in the square with Gli Amici di’ Chianti.

From 7 pm Sala Bar PostAzione photographic presentation “Travel photos”, by the Fotoclub Chianti.

Saturday 11 september

From 10 to 19 in Piazza Matteotti “GREVEartigiana”, artisans at work, artcraft market.

11 am-9pm in piazza Matteotti opening of the collective tasting pavilion with labels from all over the Chianti Classico area.

At 12, the town council hall, guided tasting. Dopairing Oil tasting lunch – Oil Tasting / light lunch. Tasting story about Chianti Classico oil, to learn to know and know how to distinguish an excellent oil and its best combinations.

Organized by the Chianti Classico Dop Oil Consortium, maximum 40 people, 15 euros. Info and reservations at expochianticlassico@gmail.com.

4 pm, guided tours and walking excursions. Slow Road guided tour. Information and reservations, Marco Antonio: 3286124558, info@discoverychianti.com.

4.00 pm, council chamber of the town hall, guided tasting “ABC on wine”, how to taste and better understand a wine, through the tasting of 3 Chianti Classico.

Leads Valentino Tesi, Best Sommelier of Italy, maximum 40 people, 15 euros. Info and reservations at expochianticlassico@gmail.com.

At 6 pm, in Piazza Matteotti, tasting in the square, “In the middle of the walk of our VITE”, Dante’s wanderings in the Italy of wine.

Wine tastings from the territories that hosted the Supreme Poet. Leads Valentino Tesi, Best Sommelier of Italy, with the participation of the actor Alessandro Calonaci.

Maximum 40 people, 20 euros. Info and reservations at expochianticlassico@gmail.com.

18-21, music in the square and in the streets with the Large Street Band.

9.30 pm in piazza Angelo Vassallo GI.GA.VA. in concert.

Sunday 12 september

9 am, guided tours and walking excursions. Guided tour of the Ring of Cintoia (departure from the square of the I Tre Castelli restaurant in Cintoia). Information and reservations, Marco Antonio: 3286124558, info@discoverychianti.com.

10.30-12, in Piazza Vassallo, Dante Game, a theatrical show for the youngest … and not only.

From 10 to 19 in Piazza Matteotti “GREVEartigiana”, artisans at work, artcraft market.

11 am-9pm in piazza Matteotti opening of the collective tasting pavilion with labels from all over the Chianti Classico area.

4.00 pm, council chamber of the town hall, guided tasting “ABC on wine”, how to taste and better understand a wine, through the tasting of 3 Chianti Classico.

Leads Valentino Tesi, Best Sommelier of Italy, maximum 40 people, 15 euros. Info and reservations at expochianticlassico@gmail.com.

4 pm, in the Incontri Garden, recognition for the Emeritus Citizens of Greve in Chianti.

At 6 pm, in piazza Matteotti, tasting in the piazza “Il Gallo Nero and its combinations”, tasting of Chianti Classico and Vinsanto paired with gastronomic proposals from Grevigiani restaurants.

Leads Valentino Tesi, Best Sommelier of Italy, maximum 40 people, 15 euros. Info and reservations at expochianticlassico@gmail.com.

At 9.30 pm, in Piazza Vassallo, a comedy show and more “20 in poppa”, Sergio Sgrilli and his band. Lots of music and comedy in a single show.

Art exhibitions

At the San Francesco Museum “The art and land of Ferrone”, with artists linked to the territory and the terracotta company Manetti Gusmano & Figli.

Piazza Matteotti, facade of the town hall, artistic totems by Luca Carfagna.

Tribute to Dante

On Saturday 11 September, Itinerdante will be in Greve, through the streets and squares of the town, after having brought Hell to over 40 Italian squares.

With the actor Eugenio Di Fraia and the musician Angelo Marrone.

In the square, Selfie with Dante: you can take a selfie … with the Supreme Poet.

Info: www.expochianticlassico.com.

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