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Wine Description
The Story
The prestige wine of Montevertine is only produced in outstanding vintages. It is produced primarily from a two hectare vineyard planted in 1968 exclusively to Sangiovese vines with a north-northeast exposure.
The first vintage released was the 1977. It was the first 100% Sangiovese wine to be produced in the Radda in Chianti area. The grapes come from our oldest vineyards, planted between 1968 and 1999. It is aged for one year in Allier barriques and one year in Slavonian oak barrels.
Grape Varieties: 100% Sangiovese
Wine/ha Yield: 40 hl
Alcoholic Fermentation: in concrete vats for about 25 days
Malolactic Fermentation: in concrete vats
Ageing: 12 months in barriques, 12 months in Slavonian oak barrels and about 3 months in bottle
Serving Temperature: 17-18°
Makes an ideal match for: white and red roast meat, poultry, game, cheese.
