WAITING FOR THE EXPO

 

WEDNESDAY, 2 SEPTEMBER

8.00 am – 8.00 pm - Piazza Matteotti

SEPTEMBER FAIR

Inflatable games and attractions for children

 

THURSDAY, 3 SEPTEMBER

From 7.30 pm - Piazza Matteotti

TASTINGREVE Food Edition

Six Michelin-starred chefs meet the wines of the Winegrowers of Greve in Chianti

Info and reservations: www.viticoltorigreveinchianti.com

 

FRIDAY, 4 SEPTEMBER

4.00 pm - Terrace of the San Francesco Museum

Presentation of the book and photographic exhibition:

RADICES

The Last Sharecroppers. Faces and Stories of Tuscan Farmers

Speakers:

Paolo Sottani, Mayor of Greve in Chianti

Rudi Dreoni, President of CIA Toscana Centro

Gian Bruno Ravenni, Historian

Stefano Barzagli, Accademia dei Georgofili

Gabriele Tartoni, Photographer and Author of the Book

Moderator: Lapo Baldini, Director of CIA Toscana Centro

 

6.30 pm - Terrace of the San Francesco Museum

Black Rooster/White Rooster: The Challenge in the Glass

 

Two provinces, two roosters, many blind tastings: at the crow of the rooster, the audience becomes a knight and, from their verdict on the tastings, only one winner will emerge.

 

6.30 pm: Opening of tasting counters and voting.

Served with the wines: Greve’s traditional warm schiacciata bread.

 

Live music (violin and guitar) by the teachers of the Greve Music School.

 

7.30 pm: Closing of voting and final verdict

7.45 pm: Screening of the short film

“The Legend of the Black Rooster” (15’)

Presented by the Chianti Classico Consortium

 

SATURDAY, 5 SEPTEMBER

5.00 pm – 10.00 pm - MONTEFIORALLE

Village Under the Stars

Artisans within the medieval village

6.30 pm - Circolino ARCI Montefioralle

Aperitif

9.00 pm - Piazza S. Stefano, Montefioralle

Simone Baldini Tosi in Concert

 

MONDAY, 7 SEPTEMBER

9.15 pm - Piazza Vassallo

RIFICOLONA FESTIVAL

Parade of the lanterns created by children.

Entertainment by La Tarumba and Fantasia in Note featuring ILARIA Live.

Final awards ceremony.

Workshop at Giardini S. Anna

4, 5 and 6 September - 4.30 pm / 6.30 pm

 

TUESDAY, 8 SEPTEMBER

11.00 am - Church of Santa Croce

Patron Saint’s Mass

3.30 pm - Via Giuliotti

Laying of a wreath at the home of Domenico Giuliotti

on the occasion of the 70th anniversary of his death.

4.00 pm - Municipal Library

Conference:

“Between Writing and Tearing Up: Domenico Giuliotti and the Challenge of Words”

6.00 pm - Viale Rosa Libri

Ribbon-cutting ceremony for the restoration of Domenico Giuliotti School

 

9.00 pm - Piazza Matteotti

Traditional Diotto Procession with the Panzano Band

 

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54th CHIANTI CLASSICO EXPO

 

THURSDAY, 10 SEPTEMBER

5.00 pm - Piazza Matteotti

OPENING CEREMONY

Opening of tasting stands and ribbon-cutting ceremony with the Mayors of the Chianti Classico municipalities and representatives of the Chianti Classico Wine Consortium.

 

6.00 pm – 9.00 pm - Historic Centre Streets

Music with Gli Amici di’ Chianti

 

9.30 pm - Via Roma

Via Roma on the Catwalk

Fashion show organised by the merchants of the Borgo district and the Shopping Centre Network “Le Botteghe di Greve”.

 

10.00 pm - Piazza Matteotti

Closing of tasting stands

 

FRIDAY, 11 SEPTEMBER

11.00 am – 8.00 pm - Piazza Matteotti

Opening of stands and tasting pavilion

 

5.30 pm - Giardino Incontri

Presentation of the book:

 

“SR 222 – The Chiantigiana Tells Its Story”

A walk through the centuries between Florence and Siena

by Marco Hagge and Andrea Rontini

 

Award ceremony for the title of HONORARY CITIZEN

 

6.30 pm – 7.00 pm - Piazza Matteotti

Music with LARGE STREET BAND

 

7.30 pm – 9.30 pm - Piazza Vassallo

Music Lounge Aperitivando

Music with LARGE STREET BAND

 

9.30 pm - Parco S. Anna

Music Lounge – Evening with ITALIANS a GO-GO

Italian music, projections, DJ set and cotton candy.

SATURDAY, 12 SEPTEMBER

11.00 am – 8.00 pm - Piazza Matteotti

Opening of stands and tasting pavilion

 

12.00 pm - Municipal Hall Council Chamber

OLIVE OIL (PDO) ON CANVAS

Discovering Chianti Classico PDO Olive Oil paired with masterpieces of classical and modern painting. A journey through gastronomic excellence and Art, explored through a TASTING-STORYTELLING EXPERIENCE, to learn how to recognise and appreciate an outstanding olive oil through art.

Hosted by: Roberto Rappuoli, Agronomist, Chianti Classico PDO Olive Oil Consortium

Approx. 50 minutes - Tasting fee €15.00

Reservations: www.expochianticlassico.com - Maximum 40 participants

 

4.00 pm - Municipal Hall Council Chamber

Guided Indoor Tasting

High-Altitude Chianti Classico

A tasting of Chianti Classico wines produced above 500 metres above sea level.

Hosted by: LUCA MARCHIANI, AIS Master Sommelier – Chianti Classico 2025/26

Approx. 50 minutes - Tasting fee €15.00

Reservations: www.expochianticlassico.com - Maximum 40 participants

 

6.00 pm – 8.00 pm - Piazza Vassallo and Historic Centre Streets

Music with ATTRAROBA Street Band

 

6.30 pm - Municipal Hall Council Chamber

Guided Indoor Tasting

Goals and Wines (in Purple)

 

On the 100th anniversary of Fiorentina Football Club, an original tasting pairing the greatest goals in Fiorentina’s history with Chianti Classico wines: equally elegant, powerful and brilliant.

 

Hosted by: David Guetta, Director of Pentasport Radio Bruno, and Luca Marchiani, AIS Master Sommelier – Chianti Classico 2025/26

 

Approx. 60 minutes - Tasting fee €15.00

Reservations: www.expochianticlassico.com - Maximum 40 participants

 

6.00 pm – 9.00 pm - Piazza Matteotti

Music with the LARGE STREET BAND

 

7.00 pm – 9.00 pm - Piazza Vassallo

Music Lounge Aperitivando

TRIO “RADICI”

Songs from the Italian singer-songwriter and folk tradition.

Giulia Bartolini, vocals

Alessio Falcone, keyboards

Alessandro Cianferoni, bass

 

9.30 pm – 1.00 am - Parco S. Anna

Music Lounge

VINILI DJ – ELECTRONIC MUSIC

BIBI DJ – MARCO MARZI – BENKMASK and more…

 

SUNDAY, 13 SEPTEMBER

11.00 am – 8.00 pm - Piazza Matteotti

Opening of tasting stands

 

3.30 pm - Municipal Hall Council Chamber

Guided Indoor Tasting

The Three Styles of Chianti Classico: Annata, Riserva and Gran Selezione

Discovering the quality pyramid of the Black Rooster.

Hosted by: LUCA MARCHIANI, AIS Master Sommelier – Chianti Classico 2025/26

Approx. 50 minutes - Tasting fee €15.00

Reservations: www.expochianticlassico.com - Maximum 40 participants

 

4.30 pm - Piazza Matteotti

Performance by the Historical Group, Ladies, Musicians and Flag Throwers of Fivizzano.

 

6.00 pm - Piazzetta S. Croce

SUPER TOMBOLA

Charity event organised by the Parish.

 

6.30 pm - Giardino Incontri

Guided Tasting in the Square

The BLACK ROOSTER and its Pairings

A tasting of Chianti Classico and Vin Santo del Chianti Classico paired with gourmet proposals from Greve’s restaurants.

Hosted by LUCA MARCHIANI, AIS Master Sommelier – Chianti Classico 2025/26

Approx. 1 hour 30 minutes - Tasting fee €25.00

Reservations: www.expochianticlassico.com - Maximum 40 participants

 

9.00 pm - Piazza Vassallo

Music Lounge – Closing Concert

SUGAR TRIBUTE BAND

A tribute to Zucchero

 

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DURING THE FESTIVAL

 

ART EXHIBITIONS

 

Museum of San Francesco

Photographic exhibition RADICES

The Last Sharecroppers: Faces and Stories of Tuscan Farmers

 

Piazza Matteotti – Façade of the Town Hall

Art Totems by Luca Carfagna

“54 Years in a Glass”

 

Piazza Matteotti

THE COUTURE OF CHIANTI

When embroidery dresses wine

By EURORICAMI di Lapi Francesco

 

GUIDED TOURS AND WALKING EXCURSIONS

 

SATURDAY, 12 SEPTEMBER - 4.00 pm

Guided route “Slow Road”

Departure from Piazza Matteotti – Duration: 2/3 hours

 

Information and reservations:

Marco Antonio

Tel. +39 328 6124658

info@discoverychianti.com

 

SUNDAY, 13 SEPTEMBER - 9.30 am

Excursion: The Nature and History of the Greve in Chianti Area

 

Duration: 3 hours – Easy to moderate level

 

Information and reservations:

Marco Antonio

Tel. +39 328 6124658

info@discoverychianti.com

 

ARTour of Tuscan Taste

 

10.00 am – 8.00 pm - Largo Bino Bini

Market of outstanding local products organised by CNA Firenze

 

Friday, Saturday and Sunday

BORGOartigiana

 

10.00 am – 7.00 pm - Via Giuliotti / Piazzetta S. Croce

Artisans at work

 

Friday, Saturday and Sunday

 

GASTRONOMIC VILLAGE

 

Piazza Terra Madre

Food offerings by local volunteer and sports associations

 

Friday, Saturday and Sunday

 

CHARITY

 

Fill Me with Love (Heart)!

Mantovani Chianti Charity Event in support of the Italian Red Cross

 

Sale of limited-edition canvas bags

Luca Carfagna x Mantovani

 

On the occasion of Expo Chianti Classico, all proceeds will be donated to the Italian Red Cross – Greve in Chianti Branch.