2019 Bertinga - Toscana IGT Sassi Chiusi (750ml)

2019 Bertinga – Toscana IGT Sassi Chiusi (750ml)

Bertinga’s most thrilling new arrival sits at the heart of Tuscany’s Gaiole in Chianti subzone. Sassi Chiusi is the estate’s flagship wine—an uncompromising, pure Sangiovese crafted from a single, prized vineyard. Grown on steep, rocky alberese-rich soils at altitude, this wine embodies the estate’s microscopic production and dedication to pure character from a single-vineyard site. The 2019 vintage offers remarkable depth, finesse, and aging potential, delivering a poised, captivating expression of Sangiovese.

Terroir and winemaking profile

• Boutique estate status in the Gaiole in Chianti subzone
• Sassi Chiusi means “closed stones,” a nod to the ancient dry-stone walls surrounding the vineyard
• Flagship wine: a pure Sangiovese of breathtaking concentration and elegance
• Steep, rocky, alberese-rich soils at altitude
• Single-vineyard, high-caliber expression with microscopic production

Tasting notes

• Nose: dark cherry, iron, dried violet, and wild herb
• Palate: structured, mineral-driven, with exceptional length
• Finish: lingers with quiet, authoritative beauty

Aging potential

The 2019 vintage is noted for remarkable depth and finesse, with strong aging potential that rewards careful cellaring and patience.

Food pairings

• Red meats and game dishes that stand up to a mineral-driven Sangiovese
• Mushroom-based dishes, rich risottos, and roasted vegetables
• Aged cheeses that echo the wine’s structured tannins and savory profile