2016 Terreno - Chianti Classico Gran Selezione A Sofia (750ml)

Sourced from Montefioralle’s oldest Sangiovese vines, planted in the early 1980s, this 2016 Terreno Chianti Classico Gran Selezione “A Sofia” marks the estate’s top cru, released exclusively in years the producers deem exceptional. Built around a long, even growing season that defined the 2016 region-wide harvest, the wine showcases the distinct village-level terroir that Sofia Ruhne advocates for as winemaker and owner. Every bottle uses 100 percent estate-grown grapes, vinified with minimal cellar intervention to highlight the site’s inherent structure and mineral backbone.

The must rests for roughly thirty months in large oak casks before seeing additional bottle aging. This deliberate maturation schedule integrates the wine’s natural framework without stripping away its primary fruit character, delivering a structured profile suited to both immediate drinking and gradual development.

The aromatics reveal a perfumed arrangement of red cherry, pomegranate, and blood orange, supported by delicate traces of dried rose and warm spice. On the palate, concentrated fruit meets dense texture, backed by fine, persistent tannins and lively acidity that drive the flavor forward into a pronounced, lingering finish.

Serve this Gran Selezione alongside herb-roasted chicken, a curated Tuscan salumi platter, or handmade pasta tossed in a rich tomato and beef ragu. The wine’s robust acidity and firm tannic architecture balance fatty proteins and slow-cooked tomatoes efficiently, making it a reliable companion for substantial Italian and rustic dishes.