Chianti Colli Aretini
Chianti Colli Aretini is one of the seven defined sub-regions of Chianti that are distinct from Chianti Classico. The zone lies in the hills surrounding Arezzo to the east of Siena and southeast of Florence. This is well inland and vineyards are planted as high as 1,000 feet above sea level.
The resultant Chianti is notable for being lighter in body and higher in acidity than average. Nearly 400,000 cases per year are produced, though much of this is goes into general Chianti blends. The varietal and aging guidelines are the same as those for the broader Chianti DOCG.