Vintage Chart for Chianti Classico

2018		Variable across region but may be relatively better than in Montalcino.
2017		Reduced yields but potentially high quality, although summer was extremely hot.
2016	***	Excellent vintage for Chianti, with rich wines. "I have never seen a vintage like this," says Renzo Cotarella of Antinori.
2015	***	Sunny, hot summer—one of the hottest vintages to date—gave well-structured, rich wines. Some producers called it the vintage of the century.
2014	*	Cool, wet summer saved by September; wines range from elegant to green.
2013	*	A tight vintage, ranging from elegant to lean.
2012	**	Well structured wines generally giving a firm impression.
2011	***	A good start to the decade, ripe and rich.
2010	**	Relatively fresh vintage, early drinking.
2009	*	Rain at start and end of season gave lighter wines.
2008		Average vintage, weakened by rain during season.

For older vintages see Tuscany or Vintages