Special to NJ.com  "Family-owned" is not a misnomer at Chianti Ristorante Italiano; the Coppola family has been managing establishments since Salvatore Coppola immigrated from Italy in 1969 ...

Chianti Classico is one of the world’s great under-valued wines. The best producers are making a truly fine wine, and the level of quality is not recognised widely enough.

Chianti Classico is 300 years old and has come a long way since 1716.

On Sept. 25, 2016, the Chianti Classico region officially turned 300. Scott Greenberg talks about the wine.

The first wine region in the world celebrates 300 years of making Chianti Classico.

This year marks the 300th official birthday of the Chianti Classico region. Of course, this calls for some celebrating. Fava beans, anyone?

Chianti Classico Riserva, Villa di Geggiano, 2009: $34.99/bottle A nose of black cherry pie, plum, black raspberries, baking spices and smoke is followed up on the palate.

If you think of Chianti as Italian table wine in a straw-covered flask, two scholars want to update that notion with their new book. Bill Nesto and Frances Di Savino are coauthors of "Chianti ...

My first recollection of Chianti, as it is for many people, was the iconic straw-wrapped bottle, not the wine. Occasionally, an unopened bottle would show up at our house, usually a gift from a friend ...

Chianti is a family-owned Italian restaurant that’s comfortable, stylish and excels in regional Italian food, wine, and service at moderate prices.

Excellent 2016 Chianti Classico Gran Selezione “Vigna del Capannino” - 100% Sangiovese Grosso - clone of the Capannino vineyard. Aromas of morel cherry, a hint of tobacco, thyme, and red flowers.

The 2016 Giro d’Italia will run from May 6-29 next year, with further details of the make-up of the route still to be announced.