Dievole Chianti Classico Riserva Novecento 750ml

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Dievole is set in tranquil surroundings, nestled in the beautiful Tuscan hills, long known as a little piece of heaven on Earth. Here the dialogue between Mankind and Nature has never been interrupted, and its very name explains why: In fact, the root of the word Dievole comes from Dio vuole or God willing. The name Dievole officially appeared for the first time in a contract in which Rodolfino and Vinizio paid two capons, three loaves of bread, and 6 silver Lucca denari for a promise of the divine vineyard. It was on the 10th of May 1090. During those years Leif Erikson was discovering North America, the Chinese were inventing gunpowder, Bologna opened the worlds first university, the Normans were invading Rome, and Pope Urban II was conquering Jerusalem. Eight centuries and countless generations later, another contract mentions Dievole. This time it was a wedding gift. Count Giulio Terrosi-Vagnoli gave the Estate, costing 361,632 lira, to his future wife Ildegonda Camaiori, who was to be the last noblewoman of Dievole. She is responsible for an invaluable document that has survived to this day: Dievoles Ledger of Balances containing all the names of the peasant families at the time, and the name of the holding entrusted to them. These are names that hint at the passion of Chiantis people for their own land. Many descendants of those families are still here. Since the 1980s, their age-old wisdom has returned to care for Dievoles vineyards: 16 vineyards, just like the 16 holdings into which the property was divided. In 2012 Dievole began a smooth, gradual renewal, aimed at enhancing the deepest identity of this territory. Yesterdays dreams become tomorrows goals; old certainties blend with new ideas. The respectful evolution began with listening to the earth and has a common thread running through it: quality. At Dievole, this quality comes first and foremost from excellent resources, such as the land dedicated to make wine, mans experience in working the land, and the constant drive to innovation. Armed with these tools, the Dievole team looks to the future, seeking to protect the surroundings of this enchanted place and convey it to the world. There are three Dievole expressions: its vineyards, forming waves on the hillsides and giving life to fresh, intense wines made from the Sangiovese grape; the olive trees dotting the landscape with their timeless charm; and the warm welcome of the historic villa Villa Dievole an elegant country resort where visitors can experience unforgettable moments.