Dievole Sangiovese, Italy
Winemaking Process:
Fermentation: 14-15 days in 75 Hl unrefined cement vats at a maximum temperature of 26-28°C.
Aging: in 41 Hl untoasted French oak barrels for about 17 months.
Refinement: minimum of 6 months in bottle.
Tasting Notes
Colour:
Intense ruby red with garnet highlights
Bouquet:
Intense bouquet of ripe red fruit and spiced notes
Taste:
Bodied and balanced wine, with elegant, pleasant tannins. Good acidity and a distinct minerality. Long, elegant finish.
Chianti Classico DOCG Riserva “Novecento” 2016 - Robert Parker - 94 Points
"The 2016 Chianti Classico Riserva Novecento takes the intensity and the level of sophistication up an important step if you have just tasted the entry-level Chianti Classico immediately before this wine (as I did). This wine is brooding and multifaceted with layers of dark fruit, spice, tar and smoke. There is a very deep quality here too that reminds me of earth or crushed black rocks. This beautiful vintage offers great texture that is velvety and rich without ever feeling heavy or slow. The finish is very long and crisp. It would be great with braised meats." ROBERT PARKER