COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2018
GRAPE
Sangiovese
PRODUCER
Dievole
REGION
Toscana
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Dievole's Vigna Sessina Chianti Classico Gran Selezione 2018 is a distinguished single-vineyard wine from Tuscany, Italy. It is made exclusively from 100% Sangiovese grapes grown in the Vigna Sessina vineyard, situated at 420 meters above sea level. The vineyard's soil is characterized by its 'Macigno' sandstone, which is rich in fossils and skeleton. Dievole, an estate with a history dating back to 1090, follows a philosophy of minimal intervention winemaking, emphasizing the purity of the grape and the expression of its terroir. The estate has been transitioning to organic farming practices, with conversion completed in 2017. This wine is considered a 'meditation wine', highlighting its complexity and depth.
ALCOHOL
14.0%
AVG. PRICE
€70
STYLE
Natural
VEGAN
YES
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Vigna Sessina means 'Sessina Vineyard'.
Fact 02
The soil is rich in sandstone and fossils.
Fact 03
Dievole has been practicing organic farming.
Fact 04
The wine is considered a 'meditation wine'.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The Vigna Sessina Chianti Classico Gran Selezione 2018 is produced from 100% Sangiovese grapes. Following hand-harvesting in early October, the grapes are fermented in 75-hectoliter concrete tanks at a controlled temperature of 26°C, using indigenous yeasts. The wine then matures for two years in large, 41-hectoliter untoasted French oak barrels, followed by an additional year of aging in bottle. Dievole employs organic farming practices and emphasizes a philosophy of minimal intervention to showcase the purity of the grape and the unique characteristics of the Vigna Sessina vineyard.
