Montevertine
Pian del Ciampolo Toscana Super Tuscan Blend
Tuscany, Italy
High toned, herbal, easy drinking introduction to Montevertine and unparalleled bolognese companion
High toned, herbal, easy drinking introduction to Montevertine and unparalleled bolognese companion
Nov 6th, 2023
Let my heart count the ways: a super Tuscan yet subtle & pretty, & such personality with violets & candied fruit peel on nose. Juicy explosion on palate with layers of spice & sweet small red berries. Hint of gamey ness too. Great juice, don’t let it’s small frame fool you. Mostly Sangioveta(Sangiovese) with Canaiolo & Colorino. Paired with an actual Mets win (which may have distorted my notes)…
Let my heart count the ways: a super Tuscan yet subtle & pretty, & such personality with violets & candied fruit peel on nose. Juicy explosion on palate with layers of spice & sweet small red berries. Hint of gamey ness too. Great juice, don’t let it’s small frame fool you. Mostly Sangioveta(Sangiovese) with Canaiolo & Colorino. Paired with an actual Mets win (which may have distorted my notes)…
Jun 28th, 2023
My fair and humble State is very fortunate to get what we get but when it comes to Azienda Agricola Montevertine, we often get plenty of the eponymous Montevertine and even our fair share of Pergole Torte. However, when it comes to Pian del Ciampolo, we seem to get slighted. Maybe the restaurants hoard it all? Anyway, I was able to get my hands on this one without much effort and I’m so happy I did.
Popped and poured; consumed over two days. Delightful on both. Th enable is slightly different for the 2019 vintage in order to celebrate what would have been Sergio Manetti's 100th birthday. The wine pours a beautiful ruby color, medium viscosity. On the nose, the wine is intense and complex with crushed raspberries, cherry, pomegranate, cranberry, bergamot, dried herbs, dusty earth, wet stone. On the palate, the wine is dry with medium+ tannin, medium+ acid and confirmed the tart red fruits, dried herbs, orange citrus, and earth. Long satisfying finish that is somewhat savory. It does seem to gain just a little weight on Day 2 which was, for this palate, well received. A lovely, and classic example of Chianti Classico (though it’s not labeled as such). Killer with food yet lovely on its own as well. Drink now and over the next 10 years.
My fair and humble State is very fortunate to get what we get but when it comes to Azienda Agricola Montevertine, we often get plenty of the eponymous Montevertine and even our fair share of Pergole Torte. However, when it comes to Pian del Ciampolo, we seem to get slighted. Maybe the restaurants hoard it all? Anyway, I was able to get my hands on this one without much effort and I’m so happy I did.
Popped and poured; consumed over two days. Delightful on both. Th enable is slightly different for the 2019 vintage in order to celebrate what would have been Sergio Manetti's 100th birthday. The wine pours a beautiful ruby color, medium viscosity. On the nose, the wine is intense and complex with crushed raspberries, cherry, pomegranate, cranberry, bergamot, dried herbs, dusty earth, wet stone. On the palate, the wine is dry with medium+ tannin, medium+ acid and confirmed the tart red fruits, dried herbs, orange citrus, and earth. Long satisfying finish that is somewhat savory. It does seem to gain just a little weight on Day 2 which was, for this palate, well received. A lovely, and classic example of Chianti Classico (though it’s not labeled as such). Killer with food yet lovely on its own as well. Drink now and over the next 10 years.
A subtle wine, my first time. Needs plenty of air & imagine a decent decant would speed things up a bit for those who can’t wait. Quiet power & finesse. I don’t generally like’super Tuscans’ but this is special.
A subtle wine, my first time. Needs plenty of air & imagine a decent decant would speed things up a bit for those who can’t wait. Quiet power & finesse. I don’t generally like’super Tuscans’ but this is special.
Dec 26th, 2020
Ripe. Dried cherry, cranberry, camphor, smoke, herbal. Tannins are very soft. Decent acidity, elevated alcohol
Ripe. Dried cherry, cranberry, camphor, smoke, herbal. Tannins are very soft. Decent acidity, elevated alcohol
Oct 9th, 2020
Really good and balanced. Drank over two days and showed dark sour cherry an hour or so after opened. More herbal and tea like the second day. At $25, this would be great to drink regularly.
Really good and balanced. Drank over two days and showed dark sour cherry an hour or so after opened. More herbal and tea like the second day. At $25, this would be great to drink regularly.
Sep 9th, 20191.5L bottle served side-by-side to Felsina’s “Fontalloro”. Decanted for two hours and returned to bottle an hour before serving. Sour cherries, black tea, dried herbs...a stunner with food. Obviously the more traditional of the two. A lovely IGT that stays true to the region’s roots. No pun intended.
1.5L bottle served side-by-side to Felsina’s “Fontalloro”. Decanted for two hours and returned to bottle an hour before serving. Sour cherries, black tea, dried herbs...a stunner with food. Obviously the more traditional of the two. A lovely IGT that stays true to the region’s roots. No pun intended.
Apr 30th, 2019
Very mineral, cherry, well balanced, vanilla to the nose
Very mineral, cherry, well balanced, vanilla to the nose
Nov 11th, 2018