Dianella
Tuscany, Italy
Dianella’s winemaking tradition goes all the way back to the end of 17th century. From the beginning of the 19th century, Dianella’s Chianti could be found all over the best italian trattorias and restaurants and also at the Quirinale Palace’s table during Gronchi’s government.
Dianella’s modern history begins in 2003, when Francesco and Veronica Passerin d’Entreves move to Dianella, starting a slow but inevitable remoderning process of the farming and tourism of the estate. The theme throughout this renovation was to respect the terroir’s traditions while always look to innovate both in the vineyard and in the cellar.
This careful approach is reflected in the wine and all the other produce of Dianella’s estate. A further step in this direction was taken in 2004 when the winemaking duties were handed over to Franco Bernabei, a strong supporter of terroir, local grape varieties and Sangiovese, the grape most produced within the estate.
Dianella Wines
DianellaChianti
It is smooth and fine with sweet tannins that makes it easy to drink. Well balanced, a very good expression of traditional and typical wine.
DianellaChianti Riserva
Intense ruby red color. Complex nose with aromas of violet, blackberry and ripe red fruits on a spicy and elegantly balsamic finish. In the mouth it is refined with structured and velvety tannins. Long finish with a pleasant return of sweet spices and eucalyptus.
DianellaVeglie di Neri
91 points from James Suckling
Le Veglie di Neri is a blend of the traditional Dianella grapes, including Sangiovese and Cabernet Sauvignon that allows to create an elegant, balanced and soft wine. It can be drunk young but also aged in bottle for some years with excellent results. It offers its best with stewed beef and roasted pork and lamb.
DianellaMatto della Giucaia
Intense ruby red color. The nose offers a floral bouquet of fused violet with notes of red and black fruit, sweet spices complete the frame. In the mouth it is full and vigorous with a dense and velvety tannic structure. A complex wine with a beautiful acidity, especially balanced and elegant.
DianellaSerena e Novole Vermentino
90 points from James Suckling
Pale straw yellow color. The nose has pleasant aromas of white flowers with hints of citrus and aromatic herbs. In the mouth it is fresh and mineral with a good balance between acidity and structure. Elegant and pleasantly savory finish.
DianellaAll Aria Aperta Rose
All’Aria Aperta is the rosé by Dianella. The grapes come from the oldest vineyard of the winery, the same from which are selected the grapes for the Chianti Riserva. Different maturation and vinification allow to obtain two different expressions of the same grapes. All’Aria Aperta is a rosé with strong personality that combines the fruit and lightness of the first sips with intense and decisive bouquet typical of the Sangiovese. It is ideal as an aperitif even if expresses all its richness in fish recipes, such as tuna and salmon, as well as fried dishes and carpaccio.
DianellaSparkling Rose Brut
A sparkling rosé Sangiovese, pale in colour and with a lively perlage, there is an acidic note which enhances the scent of freshness and the crunchiness of the early harvested grapes.
DianellaMaria Vittoria Ottavia Vermentino Brut
Brilliant straw color. The nose has a fine and delicate profile, fragrant with notes reminiscent of berries, citrus fruits and rose petals. In the mouth it is fresh and gentle. Delicate and harmonious with a finish of currants and almonds.
DianellaOrpicchio
Intense straw yellow color. The nose has intense musky notes that blend well with notes of ripe fruit, apricot and peach. Sour and extremely pleasant. In the mouth it is elegant, sapid, persistent, mineral and well balanced. Only 1128 Bottles Made.
DianellaOlive Oil
Dianella’s oil gives us a unique story, just like its flavour: fruity but with a spicy note and a persistent taste. The olive grove is just over 15 hectar and in it you can find different qualities, all typical of this terroir: frantoio, leccino, moraiolo and pendolino. It smells of fresh olives and has a typical flavour of green leaf.