Montevertine - Pian del Ciampolo 2023 (750ml)
Price: $82.99
| Producer | Montevertine |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Tuscany |
| Varietal | Sangiovese, Canaiolo, Colorino |
| Vintage | 2023 |
| Sku | 205623 |
| Size | 750ml |
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Montevertine Description
Inhabited since the 11th century, the hilltop hamlet long served as a rural defensive fortress until it was abandoned and then acquired by Sergio Manetti in 1967 as a vacation home for his family. Planning to make a small amount of wine for family and friends, Signor Manetti planted 2 ha of vineyards and built a small cantina. After rapid success and acclaim Signor Ma- netti decided to devote himself entirely to producing wine at his estate, doing so with vigor until 2000. After Sergio Manetti’s death, Montevertine passed into the hands of his son Martino and Paolo Salvi, protégé of longtime estate oenologist Giulio Gambelli.
Montevertine counts 18 ha of vines, divided into 9 separate parcels, with the oldest vines planted in the Pergole Torte parcel in 1968. Nine tenths of the vineyard is planted to Sangiovese, the remainder dedicated to Colorino and Canaiolo. By 1981, due to Signor Manetti’s refusal to incorporate Trebbiano into the Montevertine blend, Montevertine left the Chianti Classico consortium, thereby forgoing the Chianti Classico denomination. Because of this history, Montevertine is frequently, but erroneously, included in the category of “super-Tuscan” wine. In fact, Montevertine’s policy of strict reliance on Sangiovese with a small complement of Colorino and Canaiolo is in direct contradiction to the approach of super-Tuscan estates, which purposely include non-local grape varieties like Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah and Merlot in their blends. Despite the formal lack of the appellation, Montevertine is one of the rare examples of a true Chianti Classico.
Wine Advocate: 93 Points
The overperforming entry-level wine from Montevertine is a blend of 90% Sangiovese, 5% Canaiolo and 5% Colorino. The 2023 Pian del Ciampolo is a pretty wine with a vinous character and aromas of wild cherry and a hint of white pepper or something spicy like dried ginger. I also get floral notes with iris and violet. It shows lively qualities that add vibrancy and energy. It's very primary in character but not too ripe. It spreads over the palate in a subtle, silky manner. Winemaking is straightforward, with cement for fermentation and botte for aging.
Vinous: 90 Points
The 2023 Pian del Ciampolo is terrific. Rich and layered in the glass, Pian del Ciampolo is an undeniable success in 2023. It offers fantastic depth and presence but no heaviness. Macerated red cherry, mint, cedar, sweet pipe tobacco and cinnamon are some of the many nuances that meld together. Pliant, silky tannins wrap it all up in style. A closing flourish of floral overtones invites a second taste.
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