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2016 DIEVOLE CHIANTI CLASSICO

2016 DIEVOLE CHIANTI CLASSICO, TUSCANY, ITALY. 90% Sangiovese, 6% Canaiolo, 4% Colorino.

Dievole produces a terrific expression of Chianti Classico composed of Sangiovese with a small amount of traditional grapes, Canaiolo and Colorino, from the Castelnuovo Berardenga district in the province of Siena. The soils here are marl, limestone and alberese (a compact, rocky marl with limestone from fossilized diatoms) with vineyards facings south-southwest for optimum exposure. The wine fermented with indigenous yeasts in Slavonian oak followed by aging in large (non-toasted) French oak casks for14 months with three additional months in bottle to yield a fragrant, well-concentrated and perfectly balanced Chianti. Ripe, red fruit and floral violet aromas and flavors lead to a palate with excellent minerality and acidity, echoing the nose with flavors of cherry compote and spice. The tannins are well-integrated and elegant, leading toward a long finish. Recommended with cheese, pasta with traditional sauces, and grilled meat.

About: Located in Tuscany near Siena and established in 1090, Dievole calls home a corner of Tuscany long known to be a small paradise; origin of the name “Dievole” is “Dio vuole” (God wants). Today, Dievole is recognized as one of the best-known wine producers in Tuscany, where the attention given to the grapes, the finest winemaking and respect for traditional practices are essential in producing wines of great elegance, which express all the potential of a world-famous wine region and the passion that distinguishes the winery. From the 600 hectares that wind their way through woods and the gentle hills of one of the world’s most popular wine regions, Chianti Classico, more than 150 hectares are under vine, observing a sustainable production philosophy that respects the environment and the natural lifecycle of the vines.

The name of Dievole appears officially for the first time in the XI century and exactly on the 10th of May 1090. During that time the Icelander Leif Erikson discovers North American, the Chinese discover gunpowder, the first university in the world was established in Bologna, Rome is invaded by the Normans and Pope Urban II conquers Jerusalem. On that day, as stated in the contract drawn up by the notary Bellundo, two capons, three loaves of bred and six “denari lucchesi” of good silver were paid for the yearly contract of a vineyard in a divine valley, which was Dievole.

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