2025 Expo Chianti Classico Program

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 Winemakers of Greve in Chianti

Info and reservations: www.viticoltorigreveinchianti.com

 

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 5

6:30 PM - TERRACE of the S. Francesco Museum

Tasting-performance: “Since Seventeen-Sixteen”

Tasting of 6 wines during a show that blends theater and music, recounting over 300 years of Chianti Classico and Italian and international cultural history

Hosted by: Leonardo Romanelli with Dimitri Frosali

Approx. 50 minutes – curated by the Chianti Classico Consortium

 

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 6

5:00–10:00 PM - MONTEFIORALLE, Italy’s Most Beautiful Village

Village Under the Stars

Artisans throughout the medieval village

 

6:30 PM - APERITIF at Circolino ARCI

 

9:00 PM - Piazza S. Stefano

Concert “Candle Lights” with Simone BALDINI TOSI

 

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 7

9:00 PM - Piazzetta S. Croce

Start of the Rificolone Parade

 

9:15 PM - Piazza Vassallo

RIFICOLONA FESTIVAL

Children’s Rificolone showcase

Entertainment by La Tarumba and Fantasia in Note with the Greve Music School - teacher: Veronica Fiorini - Final awards ceremony

Workshop at Giardini S. Anna from Sept. 1 to 6, 4:30–6:30 PM

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

Live music with Gli Amici di’ Chianti

 

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

DURING THE FESTIVAL

 

ART EXHIBITIONS

• S. Francesco Museum – “Lands of Tuscany” by DOMENICO MONTEFORTE
• Piazza Matteotti, Town Hall façade – Artistic Totems by Luca Carfagna “53 Years in a Glass”
• Via Giuliotti 17, “Parish Courtyard” – “Beyond the Gaze” Photo Exhibition by FOTOCLUB CHIANTI

Open: Sept. 11–14, 10:00–1:00 PM / 3:00–7:00 PM

 

GUIDED TOURS & WALKS

 

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 13, 4:00 PM

“Slow Road” guided walk – Departure: Piazza Matteotti

Info and booking: Marco Antonio +39 328 6124658 – info@discoverychianti.com

 

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 9:30 AM

Hike: Nature & History of Greve in Chianti – Duration: 3 hours

Moderate/easy level

Info and booking: Marco Antonio +39 328 6124658 – info@discoverychianti.com

 

ARTOUR DEL GUSTO TOSCANA

10:00 AM–8:00 PM – Largo Bino Bini

Market of top-quality typical products curated by CNA Firenze

Friday to Sunday

 

BORGOARTIGIANA

10:00 AM–7:00 PM – Via Giuliotti / Piazzetta S. Croce

Craftspeople at work – Friday to Sunday

 

GASTRONOMIC CORNER

Piazza Terra Madre

Food stalls curated by local sports and volunteer associations – Friday to Sunday

 

CHARITY

At Mantovani Clothing Store, Greve

Sale of Limited Edition EXPO T-Shirts with artworks by Luca Carfagna

Proceeds go to AVG Greve