Dievole Vigna di Sessina Chianti Classico Gran Selezione Docg 2015  £54.95

Dievole Vigna di Sessina Chianti Classico Gran Selezione Docg 

Dievole is set in tranquil surroundings, nestled in the beautiful Tuscan hills, long known as a little piece of heaven on Earth. In 2012 Dievole began a smooth, gradual renewal, aimed at enhancing the deepest identity of this territory. Yesterday’s dreams become tomorrow’s goals; old certainties blend with new ideas. The respectful evolution began with listening to the earth and has a common thread running through it: quality. At Dievole, this quality comes first and foremost from excellent resources, such as the land dedicated to making wine, man’s experience in working the land, and the constant drive to innovate. Armed with these tools, the Dievole team looks to the future, seeking to protect the surroundings of this enchanted place and convey it to the world.

Vigna di Sessina is made using the best selection of grapes from its namesake vineyard, part of the Dievole property. The fossil-rich soil, originating from a sandstone known as “Macigno”, bestows the wine with unique elegance and freshness. 

In the glass, this wine has an intense ruby red colour with subtle garnet highlights.  The intense aroma has distinct notes of rope red fruit and subtle hints of dried violet. The bouquet also boasts spiced fragrances.

Elegant on the palate. The notable freshness is paired with excellent, mature tannins, boasting depth and pleasant to the senses. Excellent, well-balanced and long finish.