2022 Montevertine - Toscana Rosso IGT Le Pergole Torte (750ml)

The 2022 Montevertine Le Pergole Torte delivers the structured intensity of historic Chianti Sangiovese alongside the refined complexity that established this Radda estate as a pioneer of the Super Tuscan movement. Sourced exclusively from the property’s oldest vines planted in 1968, the blend leans heavily on Sangiovese with trace amounts of Colorino and Canaiolo. Fruit is manually sorted in the vineyard, fermented in cement Tanks to preserve primary freshness, then matured for twelve months in large Slavonian oak casks, followed by another year in French barriques before a six-month bottle rest. This measured aging schedule keeps the wine’s natural acidity intact while coaxing out the savory layers older roots provide. Tasting Notes: The wine opens to a deep luminous ruby hue. The aromatic profile traces crushed sour cherry, bright raspberry, and violet blossom, quickly grounding into dark cocoa, espresso roast, and graphite minerality. On the palate, the entry is rich yet tightly wound, with youthful but already cohesive tannins framing dried herbs, cedar, and a persistent wet-stone finish. Suggested Pairings: Align the wine’s firm acid-tannin structure with robust, sauce-driven courses. Slow-braised beef short ribs, rosemary-roasted duck breast, and grilled wild boar ragù all benefit from its backbone. For a simpler service, pour alongside aged Pecorino Tosano or a two-year-old Parmigiano Reggiano to highlight the wine’s earthy mineral threads.