In the bottle with the black label, the organic Dievole 2019 Chianti Classico Gran Selezione Vigna di Sessina is a real beauty that offers a twofold delivery of elegance and power in this vintage. There are plenty of black fruit aromas that slide delicately into crushed stone, spice and grilled herb. This estate opts for fermentation in cement and quick oak aging lasting about one year. These steps insure intact primary flavors, and the wine is characterized by energy and lively aromas. Production is 9,000 bottles.
95 points, Monica Larner, Wine Advocate (Sep 2023)
Polished and pretty nose of dried flowers, cloves, mocha, dried cherries and chocolate orange. It’s medium-bodied with tight-grained tannins. Lovely freshness and balance, with a lengthy and elegant finish. From organically grown grapes. Drink or hold.
94 points, James Suckling (Apr 2023)
Sessina is a south-facing 5.5-hectare vineyard on Macigno (sandstone soil) but with a vein of limestone running through it. It shines in the fresh 2019 vintage – it's the best bottling of this wine that I have tried. Vibrantly scented with mint, sage and a hint of chocolate. The dark plum core is ripe yet crunchy, with tannins which are smoothly textured and tug in the right places. Refined and elegant but not lacking in depth, this boasts an enticing interplay of warm Mediterranean balsamic notes with cooler forest tones. Delicious.
93 points, Michaela Morris, Decanter (Feb 2023)
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