Description

Montevertine, in Radda in Chianti, was made famous by Sergio Manetti, who believed in Sangiovese alone. Le Pergole Torte, first produced in the late 1970s, is one of the great pure Sangiovese wines of Tuscany, and its artist-designed labels are collected in their own right.

The vintage 2016. 2016 is considered one of the finest Tuscan vintages ever, combining ripeness, freshness and balance.

Red cherry, violet, orange peel, tea leaf and earthy, savoury notes; fresh, transparent and long, with fine tannins.

Service & pairing. Serve at 17 °C in a tall Nebbiolo or Burgundy glass. Decant younger vintages for two hours or more; older ones gently, to separate the sediment. Perfect with bistecca, roast pork, truffle pasta or pecorino.