Montevertine

Agretto di Montevertine is made from Sangiovese grapes from the vineyards of Montevertine. It is a traditional wine vinegar that is aged in small batches at Acetaia Castelli in Rio Saliceto about 20 km northwest of Modena. It has a typical red wine vinegar profile, sweet and sour notes and the acidity is always present despite the balsamic character. SUPERIORE.DE

Ingredients: cooked grape must, wine vinegar

Pian del Ciampolo is a graceful and very aromatic Sangiovese with small parts of Canaiolo and Colorino - very much in the style of Montevertine. On the nose, it has a powerful personality with lots of tart cherry, raspberry and wild plum, followed by a beautiful herbal spiciness in the drink. Its elegant structure and the wonderful interplay of acidity and tannin ensure a beguiling drinking flow and a terrific length. SUPERIORE.DE

"The 2021 Pian del Ciampolo is silky, elegant and graceful, making it a good choice to drink now and over the next 10-15 years. Despite the warm vintage, the 2021 shows the finesse and elegance of the Radda in abundance. Time in the glass brings out the wine's natural richness. The 2021 will be very tempting if drunk early, but it has what it takes to age." Vinous

"The 2021 Pian del Ciampolo is a wine of energy, tension and tightrope balance. It hits a wonderful intersection between ease of drinking and complexity. This vintage is especially chiseled and fine." Wine Advocate

Montevertine speaks fluently the authentic Tuscan language of purity and subtle austerity, and at the same time forms the reference for the generosity and freshness so typical of Sangiovese in Radda. On the nose, plenty of dark red fruits, some lavender, leather, sweet pipe tobacco, liquorice and earthy notes that develop nicely with further aeration, offering a taste of what awaits those who can wait. Complex as it goes on, multi-dimensional with floral notes, opening up further and further, long on the finish. A stunning drop that is hardly inferior to the flagship Le Pergole Torte. SUPERIORE.DE

"Sangiovese, with Canaiolo and Colorino, another magic of the house of Manetti. Blackcurrant on the nose, with a hint of quinotto and a touch of clementine peel, very juicy on the palate, with a return of the fruit component and tannins perfectly integrated into the body. Very long lasting." Luca Gardini

"The 2020 Montevertine shows a generous, open-knit presentation with dark fruit, blue flower and delicate mineral highlights. It shows a medium-rich core of fruit but also offers a filigree of background nuances that renders it all the more enticing and interesting. The is a true beauty, showing the subtleties and nuances that can be achieved with native Tuscan grapes in a warm vintage." Wine Advocate

"The 2020 Montevertine is evolving into a jewel of a wine. Dark, powerful and imposing, the 2020 impresses with its liveliness and energy. All the elements are so well balanced for a young Montevertine. Black cherry, lavender, incense, menthol and gravel are all combined in this gorgeous, expressive wine. There is so much here." Vinous

Aqua Vitae is the result of the collaboration between Distilleria Artigiana di Gioacchino Nannoni, which directly takes care of the entire process of distillation, maturation and bottling, and Azienda Agricola di Montevertine, which supplies the Sangiovese marc from the vineyard "Le Pergole Torte". After steam distillation, the wine is matured for about four years in oak Caratelli casks. Amber in the glass, soft, warm, intense and gently enveloping on the nose and palate - stylistically it is more like an Armagnac than a grappa. SUPERIORE.DE

Montevertine speaks fluently the authentic Tuscan language of purity and subtle austerity, and at the same time forms the reference for the generosity and freshness so typical of Sangiovese in Radda. On the nose, plenty of dark red fruits, some lavender, leather, sweet pipe tobacco, liquorice and earthy notes that develop nicely with further aeration, offering a taste of what awaits those who can wait. Complex as it goes on, multi-dimensional with floral notes, opening up further and further, long on the finish. A stunning drop that is hardly inferior to the flagship Le Pergole Torte. SUPERIORE.DE

"Sangiovese, with Canaiolo and Colorino, another magic of the house of Manetti. Blackcurrant on the nose, with a hint of quinotto and a touch of clementine peel, very juicy on the palate, with a return of the fruit component and tannins perfectly integrated into the body. Very long lasting." Luca Gardini

"The 2020 Montevertine shows a generous, open-knit presentation with dark fruit, blue flower and delicate mineral highlights. It shows a medium-rich core of fruit but also offers a filigree of background nuances that renders it all the more enticing and interesting. The is a true beauty, showing the subtleties and nuances that can be achieved with native Tuscan grapes in a warm vintage." Wine Advocate

"The 2020 Montevertine is evolving into a jewel of a wine. Dark, powerful and imposing, the 2020 impresses with its liveliness and energy. All the elements are so well balanced for a young Montevertine. Black cherry, lavender, incense, menthol and gravel are all combined in this gorgeous, expressive wine. There is so much here." Vinous

One of the best single-varietal Sangiovese from vines that are in part over 60 years old. The labels change every year and are from the pen of the artist Amberto Manfredi. Brilliant ruby with a fine garnet shimmer. On the nose violets, raspberries and a little cinnamon, on the palate this red spoils with an opulent fruit and a typical acid play. An intense, warm drop that is never greasy or filling, but reveals a new subtle and almost silky facet of its strong personality with every sip. A great wine, highly appreciated worldwide, with great cult and ageing potential. SUPERIORE.DE

"This latest vintage of one of Italy's most important wines has an almost choreographed delivery with dramatic pause and high crescendos as it unfolds over the palate. The Montevertine 2020 Le Pergole Torte feels initially shy, but that is a fleeting impression because its all-around intensity builds beautifully upon dark cherry, blackcurrant, spice, iris root and warm earth. Those notes are followed by a delicate floral interlude, and the wine builds upward again with a very bright and lively mouthfeel fueled by fine tannins and lovely freshness. It is fleshy and rich. This is one of the best wines from this vintage in the region for sure." Wine Advocate

"Perhaps the most famous Sangiovese-not-Chianti in the Classico zone, a wine of ineffable magic. Rich on the nose, marasca jam, hints of dogwood, eucalyptus, iodine-salty on the palate, with a fruity-balsamic finish." Luca Gardini

"The 2020 Le Pergole Torte is a towering, vertical wine with tons of pure visceral intensity. The 2020 has an explosive energy that cannot be ignored. Dark and layered, with striking power, the 2020 is a brooding powerhouse that will take a few more years to reach its full potential. Time spent in the glass brings out the wine's inner perfume, in multiple dimensions." Vinous