Dievole
Chianti Classico Novecento Riserva 2021
| Denomination | DOCG Chianti Classico Riserva |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.5% by volume |
| Area | Tuscany (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 95% Sangiovese, 3% Canaiolo Nero, 2% Colorino |
| Aging | In botti di rovere francese non tostate da 41 hl per circa 17 mesi; in bottiglia per almeno 6 mesi. |
- Name and vintage: Chianti Classico DOCG Organic Riserva 2021, 14.5% vol
- Grape variety and format: 95% Sangiovese, 3% Canaiolo Nero, 2% Colorino; 0.75 l
- Vinification and ageing: 14-15 days in cement, 17 months in oak, 6 months in bottle
- Taste and aromas: ripe red fruit and spices; elegant tannins, balanced acidity and minerality
- Pairings and serving: decant for 1 hour (16-18 °C), ideal with red meats, game and cheeses
Description
What kind of wine it is
This organic Chianti Classico Riserva from Dievole is crafted from a meticulous blend of Sangiovese, Canaiolo Nero and Colorino. It displays an intense ruby red colour, enhanced by bright garnet highlights. On the nose, pronounced aromas of ripe red fruit emerge, accompanied by enveloping spicy notes. On the palate, it reveals a full body, supported by pleasant acidity and marked minerality. The elegant tannic structure leads to a long and very persistent finish. If allowed to decant, it pairs beautifully with red meats, game, pork and mature cheeses, with an ideal serving temperature between 16 and 18°C.
Where it comes from
The grapes are sourced from the hills of Castelnuovo Berardenga, in the heart of the Sienese region. The vines, with excellent south and south-west exposure, are trained using a spurred cordon system transitioning to Guyot. The wine’s firm and defined profile is the result of the silty-clay soils, rich in marl, limestone and abundant stones. This specific geology imparts a distinct mineral character and ensures balanced yields, reflecting the vocation of a region capable of producing grapes with remarkable aromatic and flavour expression.
How it is produced
Harvesting begins in the first days of October. Fermentation in raw cement, at a controlled temperature, lasts about two weeks to preserve the aromatic integrity of the grape varieties. Afterwards, the wine matures for seventeen months in untoasted French oak barrels, a process that smooths the tannins, making them soft and balanced. The process concludes with a maturation period of at least six months. This meticulous craftsmanship results in a harmonious sip, where freshness, spicy notes and persistence coexist with great naturalness.
History and Curiosities
The Novecento Chianti Classico Riserva celebrates nine centuries of Dievole's history, whose winemaking origins have been documented since 1090. This refined organic red wine made from Sangiovese was created to honour an ancient lease agreement drawn up in the Tuscan “divine valley”. The 2021 vintage matures slowly in French oak barrels, developing an intoxicating bouquet of ripe red fruits and spicy notes. On the palate, it offers a pronounced minerality, a perfectly balanced body and elegant tannins.
Awards
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2021
4Italian Sommelier Foundation (FIS) guide This has been one of the most prestigious wine guides in Italy for over 10 years.
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2021
92/100
James Suckling is an influential American wine critic and journalist who worked at Wine Spectator for 30 years. He left the magazine in 2010 to start his own website and guidebook (JamesSuckling.com). He specialises in Italian and Bordeaux wines.
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2021
4Italian Sommelier Association (AIS) guide
Tasting notes
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
16 - 18 °C
Longevity:
10 - 15 years
Decanting time:
1 hour
- Start up year: 2012
- Oenologist: Luigi Temperini
- Bottles produced: 434.000
- Hectares: 157
The name Dievole first officially appeared in the 11th century, on 10 May 1090, to be precise. In those years, the Icelandic Leif Erikson discovered North America, the Chinese people discovered gunpowder, Bologna opened the world's first university, ,the Normans invaded Rome and Pope Urban II conquered Jerusalem. On that day, we read in the contract of the notary Bellundo that two capons, three loaves and six 'coins of Lucca' of good silver were paid for the annual rent of a vineyard in the divine valley at Dievole, precisely.
In 2012 Dievole began a harmonious and gradual renovation aimed at bringing out the deepest identity of these places. Yesterday's dreams become tomorrow's goals, and ancient certainties are confronted with new ideas. It is an evolution that started from listening to the land and has a common thread: quality.
There are three expressions of Dievole: its vineyards that draw waves on the hillsides, the olive trees that punctuate the landscape with their timeless charm and the warm welcome of the historic Villa - Villa Dievole - an elegant resort where people can experience unforgettable moments.
Petrignano 2019 has been awarded Rosso d'Italia 2023 according to Gambero Rosso. It represents an ambitious project by Dievole, enhancing Sangiovese grapes from individual vineyards in the different nuances of Chianti Classico region. Read more
| Name | Dievole Chianti Classico Novecento Riserva 2021 |
|---|---|
| Type | Red organic still |
| Denomination | Chianti Classico DOCG |
| Vintage | 2021 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.5% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 95% Sangiovese, 3% Canaiolo Nero, 2% Colorino |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Tuscany |
| Vendor | Dievole |
| Story | History and Curiosities The Novecento Chianti Classico Riserva celebrates nine centuries of Dievole's history, whose winemaking origins have been documented since 1090. This refined organic red wine made from Sangiovese was created to honour an ancient lease agreement drawn up in the Tuscan "divine valley". The 2021 vintage matures slowly in French oak barrels, developing an intoxicating bouquet of ripe red fruits and spicy notes. On the palate, it offers a pronounced minerality, a perfectly balanced body and elegant tannins. |
| Origin | Castelnuovo Berardenga (Siena), Tuscany, Italy |
| Soil composition | Silty-clay soils, with marls, limestones and abundant stoniness |
| Cultivation system | Spurred cordon in conversion to Guyot |
| Plants per hectare | 5000 |
| Yield per hectare | Approximately 7,000 kg/hectare |
| Harvest | Early October |
| Fermentation temperature | 26-28 °C |
| Fermentation | 14 5 days |
| Production technique | Fermentation for 14 5 days in raw cement vats of 75 hl (26-28 °C); ageing for about 17 months in 41 hl untoasted French oak barrels; bottle ageing for at least 6 months |
| Wine making | Harvest at the beginning of October. Fermentation for 14 5 days in raw cement vats of 75 hl at a maximum temperature of 26-28 °C. Ageing in 41 hl non-toasted French oak barrels for about 17 months, followed by at least 6 months in bottle. |
| Aging | In botti di rovere francese non tostate da 41 hl per circa 17 mesi; in bottiglia per almeno 6 mesi. |
| Total acidity | 5.8 gr/L |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |