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Hidden Tuscany Rating
A Chianti Classico Gran Selezione from Terra Di Seta, Sangiovese, aged at least 30 months including French oak, at €42.97. Awards: no award or guide mentioned for this 2018 vintage.
Precisely named Chianti Classico Gran Selezione, Sangiovese as the grape variety and the Chianti Classico production zone: identifiable Tuscan anchoring.
No award or guide mentioned for this 2018 vintage: reputation impossible to establish, rating within the range of a mere absence.
€42.97 (crossed out €51.77) for a Chianti Classico Gran Selezione: price consistent with the appellation's rank, with no attested distinction.
Pairings with red meats, game and aged cheeses, profile of red fruits, spices, flowers, serving at 16-18 °C: clear but classic use at the table.
Terra Di Seta named and located in Chianti Classico; fermentation in steel, wood aging of at least 30 months, manual harvest. Organic not specified.
Independent rating, calculated from the property's public information and traveler reviews. Commissions received on bookings are not included in the rating.
Comment on noteThe wine
Imagine for a moment that you are in the heart of Tuscany, where the sun caresses the vines with a particular tenderness. It is from this magical place that the Chianti Classico Gran Selezione from Terra Di Seta comes to us, a wine that whispers the history and passion of its land.
The Terra Di Seta estate, nestled in the emblematic region of Chianti Classico, embodies the commitment to quality and tradition. Each cluster of Sangiovese, the king grape variety of this appellation, is hand-picked, selected with extreme rigor, thus ensuring optimal maturity. It is this meticulous attention, from the vineyard to the cellar, that forges the identity of this wine.
This 2018 vintage, the result of fermentation in steel tanks, then underwent aging in wood, for a minimum of 30 months, including at least 24 months in French oak barrels. This process gives the wine an intense ruby red color, adorned with garnet reflections over time, promising a beautiful evolution. On the nose, you will be charmed by a complex and deep bouquet, where notes of ripe red fruits, such as cherry and plum, delicately blend with spicy nuances and a subtle touch of vanilla. On the palate, this Chianti Classico Gran Selezione reveals itself robust but harmonious, with a well-balanced tannic structure and an aromatic persistence that irresistibly invites discovery.
To elevate this exceptional wine, I recommend pairing it with dishes that will echo its richness. Think of grilled red meats, cacciagione (game) or even aged cheeses. These are ideal companions that will showcase its complexity and structure. It is the perfect wine for a special evening, a dinner among friends where conversations stretch on, or simply for a moment of pure pleasure, alone or as a couple, savoring each sip like a journey to the heart of Tuscany. Let yourself be carried away by this jewel of Tuscan viticulture, a testament to the excellence and passion of the Terra Di Seta estate.