Montevertine
Pian del Ciampolo Toscana Super Tuscan Blend
Tuscany, Italy
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.
Samurai Sangio. Precise. Reeks of understated, reserved, un-showy skill. Sweet dried strawberry and cherry with hints of mint, pine, leather. Vitamix levels of integration. Soft red fruits and minerals Bright, acidic, no crunch zone. All together in one rolling hillside harmony.
Samurai Sangio. Precise. Reeks of understated, reserved, un-showy skill. Sweet dried strawberry and cherry with hints of mint, pine, leather. Vitamix levels of integration. Soft red fruits and minerals Bright, acidic, no crunch zone. All together in one rolling hillside harmony.
Feb 6th, 2022
The anti Super Tuscan. Cherries, minerality. Understated and elegant. With Xmas eve dinner of pomodoro and pork saltimbocca.
The anti Super Tuscan. Cherries, minerality. Understated and elegant. With Xmas eve dinner of pomodoro and pork saltimbocca.
Dec 25th, 2021
