Montevertine, Sangiovese "Pian Del Ciampolo" Rosso di Toscana IGT, Tuscany, Italy 2021

90% Sangiovese, 5% Canaiolo, 5% Colorino

Pian Del Ciampolo is the entry point wine of the estate, but don't let that fool you: this is still serious stuff. It sees 18 months of aging in large barrel. The 1.5 hectare vineyard parcel was re-planted in 2003; the vineyards face east - northeast which produces a long growing season resulting in the complete maturation of the grapes and exceptional balance to this wine which reflects the classic Montevertine style marked by elegance and complexity.

By 1981, due to Signor Manetti’s refusal to incorporate Trebbiano into the Montevertine blend, Montevertine left the Chianti Classico consortium, thereby forgoing the Chianti Classico denomination. Because of this history, Montevertine is frequently, but erroneously, included in the category of “super-Tuscan” wine. In fact, Montevertine’s policy of strict reliance on Sangiovese with a small complement of Colorino and Canaiolo is in direct contradiction to the approach of super-Tuscan estates, which purposely include non-local grape varieties like Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah and Merlot in their blends.

Despite the formal lack of the appellation, Montevertine is one of the rare examples of a true Chianti Classico.