2018 Terreno - Chianti Classico Gran Selezione A Sofia (750ml)

Crafted from Tuscan vineyards planted before 1990 and rested thirty months in large-format oak casks, the 2018 Terreno Chianti Classico Gran Selezione A Sofia delivers the structural elegance and unmasked terroir that define Greve in Chianti. Produced exclusively by Sofia Ruhne, who steered the Montefioralle estate into full organic certification, this bottling sources fruit entirely from the property’s oldest Sangiovese block. The 2018 vintage earned release status only because its concentration met the strict Gran Selezione threshold, which requires extended barrel aging and selection from premium parcels.

Extended maturation in large wooden vessels preserves ripe fruit while building complexity. The aromatic profile opens with red cherry, fennel, allspice, and dried rose, transitioning to a palate marked by darker spiced cherry, firm sandy tannins, and bright citrussy acidity. The finish remains clean and food-friendly, positioning this wine as ideal for immediate enjoyment while retaining the backbone to age effectively through the next five to seven years.

Match the 2018 A Sofia with robust, protein-forward dishes to highlight its savory spice and balanced structure. It complements roasted duck, grilled bistecca alla fiorentina, and slow-cooked wild boar ragù equally well. Each 750ml bottle reflects Terreno’s low-yield organic practices and site-specific philosophy, with annual releases strictly limited to superior harvests. Add this Gran Selezione to your cellar to experience a modern Tuscan benchmark crafted without extractive new oak or artificial intervention.