2023 Montevertine Pian del Ciampolo Toscana IGT, Tuscany, Italy La Porte Saint Jean When the wine in barrel

When the wine in barrel takes a month or two longer to finish fermentation

he relies primarily on the Tempranillo grape for his wines

nestled against the Vacas mountains

The palate has a snap of cherry and cranberry piquancy – mild tannins and pleasantly friendly

this wine hails from pre-phylloxera vines aged 50–130 years

2023 Montevertine Pian del Ciampolo Toscana IGT, Tuscany, Italy La Porte Saint Jean When the wine in barrelSangiovese with tiny amounts of Canaiolo and Colorino blended in, this is the basic red wine of the estate. It sees 18 months of aging in large barrel. The 1. 5 hectare vineyard parcel was re planted in 2003; the vineyards face east northeast which produces a long growing season resulting in the complete maturation of the grapes and exceptional balance to this wine which reflects the classic Montevertine style marked by elegance and complexity.