COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2019
GRAPE
Sangiovese
PRODUCER
Terreno Società Agricola Srl
REGION
Tuscany
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Chianti Classico Gran Selezione Sillano 2019 is a 100% Sangiovese wine from Terreno Società Agricola Srl, produced in the Chianti Classico DOCG appellation. It originates from the single Sillano vineyard, located at over 500 meters above sea level in the UGA Montefioralle, west of the Greve river. The vineyard's east-facing exposure and Pietraforte soil, characterized by limestone pebbles, contribute to the wine's unique structure and finesse. Terreno Società Agricola Srl is dedicated to organic farming and expressing terroir, with a focus on sustainability. The 2019 vintage is noted for its exceptional quality, with balanced conditions leading to elegant and complex wines.
ALCOHOL
13.5%
AVG. PRICE
€59
STYLE
Natural
VEGAN
YES
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Sillano vineyard sits above 500 meters, making it Terreno's highest vineyard.
Fact 02
The soil is Pietraforte, rich in limestone pebbles, offering hardness and erosion resistance.
Fact 03
The 2019 vintage is hailed as one of the top three of the millennium.
Fact 04
Production is extremely limited, with only 4,000 bottles and 300 magnums.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
Chianti Classico Gran Selezione Sillano 2019 is produced from 100% Sangiovese grapes. The harvest is done by hand in small crates. Fermentation takes place in open 10hl vessels using natural yeasts, with manual remontage for skin contact. Following fermentation, the wine undergoes 18 months of aging in large oak casks (12 and 24hl). It is then aged for at least 1 year in bottle before release. The producer, Terreno Società Agricola Srl, practices certified organic farming.
