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Viinin Kuvailu
The Story
It is our first-born wine, produced from 1971 to 1981 as Chianti Classico Montevertine and from 1982, when we left the Chianti Classico Consortium, simply as Montevertine. A blend of carefully selected Sangiovese, Canaiolo and Colorino grapes, it is aged for two years in Slavonian and Allier oak barrels.
Grape Varieties: 90% Sangiovese – 5% Canaiolo – 5% Colorino
Wine/ha Yield: 45 hl
Alcoholic Fermentation: in concrete vats for about 21 days
Malolactic Fermentation: in concrete vats
Ageing: 24 months in Slavonian oak barrels and about 3 months in bottle
Serving Temperature: 17-18°
Makes an ideal match for: cold cuts, barbecued meat, pasta dishes, stews, stewed fish
Vuosikerta 1983
Italy Tb vintage report: The year 1983 was unstable. In Piedmont, although the rains spoiled the flowering phase, a late dry season saved the harvest. The best producers have managed to make a small quantity of excellent wines. In Tuscany, the entire spring was mild and dry, thus guaranteeing fairly early ripening of the grapes. The year 1983 was particularly favorable for the Chianti region, while in Montalcino bad weather during the harvest reduced expectations. The wines are now at their peak of drinkability, although the best modern Chiantis could still do with more aging, with the Barolos and Barbarescos.