Palate
Our single - vineyard ASofia is an elegant Gran Selezione that expresses soil and terroir. Nicely preserved fruit and ripe tannins and well-integrated acidity give a multi layered and age worthy wine
Growing Conditions
Vintage 2019 is one of the top three best vintages of this millennium. Balanced temperatures throughout the year give elegant and complex wines made to age. A vintage that reminds us of the great Chianti Classicos during the 1980's.
Wine region - UGA: Tuscany - Chianti Classico - UGA Greve, east of the river Greve
Vineyard: Terreno - The oldest vineyard at Terreno, planted in 1980. South and southwest exposition.
Altitude: 320 meters above sea level
Soil: Macigno del Chianti - a well-drained sandstone soil in Chianti Classico
Winemaking
The grapes are hand-picked in small trays. Only natural yeasts are used. Fermentation and skin contact take place in open 10hl vessels for optimal oxygenation. Manual remontage.
The Ruhne family, started making wine in Chianti Classico in 1988. The vineyards and wines have been certified organic since 2014. Today Terreno is 100 percent self-sufficient to satisfy the needs of the estate. The aim is to pass on Terreno to the next generation in a better condition than when it was taken over. Terreno also strongly believe in the division of Chianti Classico into 11 villages and that wine, food, and beauty help making the world a better place.
Food Pairing
A nuanced and multilayered sangiovese made for festive moments. An expressive wine that will change in the glass throughout the meal and that match perfectly with elegant dishes like a truffle risotto or fresh pasta with a long-cooked meat ragu. A wine that helps make a meal extraordinary.
