"95+ points - Antonio Galloni, Vinous.com
The 2021 Montevertine is a huge, potent wine. Dark, rich and explosive, the 2021 possesses tremendous depth, maybe too much. Readers will have to be patient. The inclusion of new vineyards in the Docciole sector have altered Montevertine; it’s now a darker, more virile wine from mostly younger vines, in relative terms. In bottle, I find it a bit stylistically different from the house style. Drinking Window 2028 – 2041."
Montevertine was founded in 1967 by Sergio Manetti, who envisioned crafting wines that reflected the true essence of the Sangiovese grape and the terroir of Radda in Chianti. From the outset, Montevertine aimed to make wines that deviated from the official regulations of Chianti Classico to focus on purity and quality.
The vineyards are planted at relatively high altitudes, contributing to their wines’ freshness and vibrancy. The primary grape variety cultivated is Sangiovese. This classic Italian grape variety is known for producing wines with bright acidity, rich cherry flavors, and a balanced structure. In addition, they grow small amounts of Canaiolo and Colorino, which are traditional Tuscan red grape varieties.
From 1971 to 1981 this cuvee was labelled as Chianti Classico Montevertine, however since 1982, following their exit from the Chianti Classico Consortium, simply as Montevertine. Made from select Sangiovese, Canaiolo, and Colorino grapes, it ages for two years in Slavonian and Allier oak barrels.
