Monte Bernardi
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Monte Bernardi,
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This savoury rosé is crafted from hand-selected grapes from some of the cooler areas of the Monte Bernardi vineyards. This gives a well-structured wine offering a plethora of aromatics, great elegance and firm minerality. Mostly Sangiovese with a pinch of complementary Chianti grapes (Canaiolo, Malvasia and Trebbiano), this rosé will delight at any table. Drink now to 2020
Stefania Masin, Buying Assistant (April 2019)
This savoury rosé is crafted from hand-selected grapes from some of the cooler areas of the Monte Bernardi vineyards. This gives a well-structured wine offering a plethora of aromatics, great elegance and firm minerality. Mostly Sangiovese with a pinch of complementary Chianti grapes (Canaiolo, Malvasia and Trebbiano), this rosé will delight at any table. Drink now to 2020
Stefania Masin, Buying Assistant (April 2019)
Monte Bernardi,
Ready, but will keep,
Monte Bernardi declassified their 2016 Chianti Classico Riserva because of a quirky ruling by the Conzorzio, which deemed the wine too light in colour and structure to be a “typical” Riserva. Pay no attention to this, as the wine is better than ever and every bit a top Chianti Riserva. It’s elegant with refreshing acidity, while bright cherry fruit leads on to notes of wild herb and fresh forest floor. This wine is all the more enjoyable and fine for its delicate extraction. This is age-worthy and serious in structure, with classic fine-grained tannins. Serve with slow-cooked lamb. Drink now to 2030.
Matt Smith, Buyer (autumn 2019)
Matt Smith, Buyer (autumn 2019)
Monte Bernardi,
Ready, but will keep,
Tzingana means “gypsy” in Tuscan dialect; it is a classic Bordeaux blend with its soul rooted in Tuscany. Unusually, Monte Bernardi harvests and vinifies the grapes – Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot -together, believing it to give the wine greater depth and harmony. The result is rich and full-bodied with layers of cassis and dark cherry fruit, but with a freshness and elegance which is typical of Monte Barnardi’s wines. Perfect with game ragù, a Florentine steak or rich mushroom dishes. Drink now to 2030.
Matt Smith, Wine Buyer (summer 2019)
Matt Smith, Wine Buyer (summer 2019)
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The estate was originally purchased in 1988 by Stak & Sharon and the first wine was produced in 1992. The Schmelzer family acquired Monte Bernardi at the end of 2003 and they are now building on what Stak successfully started, investing money in both the vineyards and the winery.
The Monte Bernardi estate extends over 52 hectares (130 acres), of which 15 hectares and 5 of those hectares are old vines of 45+ years. The vineyards are situated in the hilly, southern most region of Panzano, an area that has been acknowledged as one of the Grand Cru of Chianti Classico, and is considered capable of making wines that can compete with the best in the world. The vines are planted on a soil of a high rock content mixture, which dependent on the vineyard consists of shale (Galestro), marl and limestone (Alberese).
The vineyards are perfectly situated - standing at an altitude of 350 meters above sea level, surrounded by forests and enjoying a southern exposure, with the river Pesa flowing just a few hundred meters to the south. These factors contribute to the unique micro-climate of Monte Bernardi.