2016 Podere Ciona Le Diacce Toscana IGT, Tuscany, Italy (750ml)

The flagship wine for the estate, Le Diacce is our special cuvée, a selection of the top Merlot grapes from our vineyards, generally with a little Alicante Bouschet added. Similar to the Riserva, it's fermented and aged in French oak, then refined in the bottle for at least one year. Inky purple red with a silky mouth-filling texture, its aromas consist of ripe plums, spiced dark cocoa, coffee, toasted nuts and earthy tones. Great structure with long and velvety finish. Ideal for roasted and grilled red meats, game, aged cheeses. We recommend waiting at least 5 to 6 years from vintage for consumption; can be cellared for 12- 15 years. 

Podere Ciona is located in Chianti Classico, the original and oldest part of Tuscany’s Chianti wine-growing region, symbolized by the Gallo Nero {Black Rooster}, a figure prominently featured on the authentication labels of locally produced wines.