Chianti is Italy's best known wine. Chianti is also Italy's oldest defined area. The region was created by Medici decree over five centuries ago. That region later became the "Classico" as the popularity of Chianti grew and the vineyards needed to serve the demand grew outside of the original region. Still today, the best Chianti comes from the original Classico region. San Giuseppe Chianti Classico Riserva is complimenting with a broad range of dishes, the reason that makes Chianti popular. Unlike Chianti with Cabernet that tends to dominate, San Giuseppe goes as well with light pasta as with steak.