Montevertine, a fine Italian estate rooted in the heart of Chianti
An ancestral Italian winery in Chianti, Tuscany
The history of the Montevertine estate harks back to the 11th century, a time when the estate was a defensive fortress. Poised at 425 meters (1395 feet) above sea level, Montevertine is nestled in the rolling Chianti hills and is located in the medieval town of Radda, Tuscany, which once served as the capital of this illustrious district. Sergio Manetti acquired the estate in 1967 and renovated the estate, planted new vines and built a small wine cellar. The first vintage of Montevertine was produced in 1971.
New vineyards were planted, the wine cellar was improved and the estate grew over the years, becoming an illustrious and successful Italian winery. Sergio Manetti sadly passed away in 2000 and his son, Martino Manetti, continues to drive forward his father's dream: producing exquisite, elegant Chianti wines from indigenous grape varieties.
The Montevertine vineyard
The Montevertine estate reigns over 18 hectares of vines, which are divided into 9 distinct zones. Each zone enjoys its own sun exposure, soil composition, surface area and vineyard age, with the oldest vines rooted in the Le Pergole Torte plot and harking back to 1968.
It goes without saying that the excellence of Chianti wines beams beyond borders as they offer a unique expression of indigenous varietals such as, Sangiovese, Canaiolo and Colorino. The Sangiovese grape variety makes up 90% of the Montevertine vineyard and 10% of Canaiolo and Colorino.
Since the 2009 vintage, the entire vineyard has been cultivated using organic farming practices. Manetti regarded the rules and regulations of the Chianti Classico appellation and the Montevertine team currently produce wines under the IGT Toscana classification. However, Montevertine is a true example of fine Chianti Classico wine.
Winemaking: diligence in the vineyard and the cellar
From start to finish, the vinification process of Montevertine wines is nothing but traditional and a great attention to detail goes into each step. The grapes are hand-picked and fermented in concrete vats with daily pumping-over. Following fermentation, the wine is then aged in Slavonian and Allier-oak barrels for around two years. The wine is never filtered and the juice is transferred using gravity flow. Once bottled, the wine is left to rest for a minimum of 6 months before being released onto the market.
Crafted with the utmost precision, the teams give rise to three wines, all imbued with the same amount of passion and expertise.
The 100% Sangiovese wine, Le Pergole Torte, pairs beautifully with red and white meats and cheese.
The Sangiovese, Canaiolo and Colorino-blend Pian Del Ciampolo, is a delicious wine that will pair with cold cuts of meat, pasta dishes or grilled meat.
The estate's first creation, Montevertine Toscana, comprises a blend of 90% Sangiovese, supplemented by Canaiolo and Colorino. This wine will complement pasta, stews, meat and an array of other everyday cuisine.
Often mistaken for Super Tuscan wines, these IGT Toscana red wines reveal all the signature characteristics of fine Chianti wines.
