Dievole Chianti Classico ‘Petrignano’
WHY WE LOVE IT
- Dievole Chianti Classico ‘Petrignano’ is produced from 8-year-old vines.
- This concentrated wine delivers rich flavors shaped by abundant fossil remains, deep roots, and the low vigor of local plants.
- Petrignano showcases mineral-rich soils with limestone rock outcroppings typical of the Monte Morello Geological Formation.
Varietals: 100% Sangiovese
Elaboration: Guyot vine training. Fermentation for 4 to 15 days in 75 hl raw cement vats at a maximum temperature of 28 °C. Aged in 41 hl untoasted French oak barrels for about 1-3 months. Refined in the bottle for at least 3 months.
Tasting Notes: Ruby red color in the glass, deep and intense. The nose opens with intense, ripe fruity tones of plum and wild berries, then continues with flavors of tobacco, wet earth, and chalk. The taste is full and lively, with well-balanced tannins and a persistent, sapid finish.
PRESS
2019 – 91 Wine Enthusiast
2021 – 93 Wine Spectator | 92 James Suckling | 92 Decanter | 91+ Vinous
2023 – 90 Vinous
PRODUCER BACKGROUND
Viñas del Cénit, established in 2004, is a premium winery in the Tierra del Vino de Zamora region of Spain. Known for its red wines from ancient Tempranillo vines over 150 years old, the winery is owned by Terraselecta and emphasizes organic practices and hand-harvesting. Located on the left bank of the Duero River, Viñas del Cénit benefits from high-altitude vineyards and sandy, clay soils. The winemakers practice minimal intervention, resulting in bold, balanced wines that reflect the region’s heritage.