{"title":"Montevertine Wine Collection","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"130\" data-end=\"302\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eMontevertine\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e is one of Tuscany’s most revered estates, known for its uncompromising focus on \u003cstrong data-start=\"248\" data-end=\"267\"\u003e100% Sangiovese\u003c\/strong\u003e and timeless winemaking tradition. Its flagship wine, \u003cem data-start=\"323\" data-end=\"341\"\u003eLe Pergole Torte\u003c\/em\u003e, is widely considered one of Italy’s greatest—celebrated for its elegance, complexity, and exceptional aging potential. Expect refined layers of cherry, florals, spice, and earth, with structure built to evolve over decades.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"568\" data-end=\"702\"\u003eSought after by collectors worldwide, Montevertine represents the purest expression of Tuscan terroir—authentic, iconic, and enduring.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"2020-montevertine-le-pergole-tortesomm2403-mntv20perg-750","title":"2020 Montevertine, Le Pergole Torte, Toscana IGT","description":"\u003cp\u003eLe Pergole Torte is one of the few Sangiovese wines that is spoken of in the same reverential tones as vineyard-designate Pinot Noir from Burgundy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere are just three reds produced at Montevertine, all of them riffs on Sangiovese from different vineyards on the 18-hectare property, which was originally purchased by steel magnate Sergio Manetti as a country retreat. Upon acquiring the land in 1967, Manetti began planting vineyards straight away, taking advice from his childhood friend, Giulio Gambelli, who was one of Tuscany’s most celebrated winemakers. Gambelli was the acknowledged master of the Sangiovese grape, known for his keen palate, and, along with cellarmaster Bruno Bini, comprised Manetti’s Tuscan Dream Team. When they released the first vintage of Le Pergole Torte in 1977, Manetti commissioned modern artist Alberto Manfredi for the labels, which still feature his images today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom the beginning, Manetti was focused keenly on Sangiovese—at a time when the laws in the Chianti Classico DOCG required that the wines be blended. Wanting to make a “varietal” Sangiovese, Manetti long ago abandoned any use of Chianti terminology on the labels; the 100% Sangiovese Le Pergole Torte carried the humble\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003evino da tavola\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(table wine) designation for many years until it was switched to the Toscana I.G.T. (\u003cem\u003eIndicazione Geografica Tipica\u003c\/em\u003e) classification.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter Sergio Manetti passed away in 2000, his son, Martino, took up the reins of the estate. Since then, he’s navigated his way through the losses of Bruno Bini and Giulio Gambelli. Both men are still referenced on the wine’s label, along with enologist Paolo Salvi, a Gambelli protégé who has not missed a beat in maintaining the house style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2020 is stunning—and poised for a long life in the cellar. It fermented in concrete vats on ambient yeasts and aged for a year in Slavonian oak\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003ebotti\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003eand another year in French oak\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003ebarriques\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003ebefore bottling. Aromatically, this wine is always one of the most exquisitely perfumed examples of Sangiovese in existence, and this bottling is no exception: In the glass, it’s a deep ruby-red with garnet reflections, with dazzlingly complex aromas of ripe black cherry, red and black plum, violets, tobacco leaf, crushed rocks, leather, rose petals, and wild herbs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe intensity and focus is just incredible—it’s not a big, chunky wine but rather a lithe, sinewy wine that thrums with potential energy. It needs at least an hour in a decanter to unwind if you choose to open a bottle now, otherwise expect it to broaden and soften in 5-7 years’ time (and well beyond that). It has a 20-year aging window at a minimum, as anyone who collects Le Pergole knows, so do consider stocking up if you’re able. Serve it at 60-65 degrees in Burgundy stems with duck, quail, or any other game birds you like; this is the stuff unforgettable meals are made of!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SommSelect","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42080189317174,"sku":"SOMM2403-MNTV20PERG-750","price":259.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/3628\/8822\/files\/2020Montevertine_LePergoleTorte_ToscanaIGT_MainImage-1800x1800.jpg?v=1713280645"},{"product_id":"2022-montevertine-le-pergole-torte-toscana-igtsomm2603-mntv22pergt-750","title":"2022 Montevertine, Le Pergole Torte, Toscana IGT","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMontevertine’s flagship Le Pergole Torte is the definitive \"Gold Standard\" expression of Sangiovese \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003efrom the high-elevation, limestone-rich soils of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRadda in Chianti\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Sourced from vineyards planted as early as 1968, this wine is a reference point for the elegance and verticality that define Radda’s unique microclimate within the heart of Chianti Classico. As one of Italy’s most iron-clad collectibles, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eit consistently cracks the \"Top Ten\" lists of global wine experts, melding power and finesse in a way that mirrors the world's greatest red Burgundies.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe winemaking philosophy at Montevertine is famously \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ehyper-traditional, prioritizing the purity of the grape and its rocky, high-altitude terroir.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e All fermentations are conducted in the estate's original concrete vats, followed by a meticulous two-stage aging process. The wine spends 18 months in large Slavonian oak barrels before being racked into small Allier French oak barriques for a final six-month \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eélevage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. This patient approach ensures that the wine's massive extract and tannins are refined into a balanced, silky structure rather than raw power.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2022 Le Pergole Torte\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is a standout success in a vintage characterized by both highs and lows. Critics have hailed it as a masterpiece, with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMonica Larner (98 pts)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e noting its \"dark garnet appearance\" and the \"vertical lift\" provided by its distinct mineral notes. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAntonio Galloni (97+ pts)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e described the wine as magnificent and expansive, staining the palate with layers of dark fruit, mocha, and new leather, while \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJames Suckling (98 pts)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e praised its \"velvety tannins\" and \"refreshing acidity,\" marking it as a wine made for the long haul.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduced only in outstanding years, this prestige bottling represents the single greatest expression of the Sangiovese grape in Tuscany\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. With a production of only 30,000 bottles, it remains a highly sought-after icon for serious collectors worldwide. While it possesses enough \"baby fat\" and fruit density to be approachable with a long decant today, its true potential will be realized over the next 20+ years. For the best experience, serve this Tuscan icon at 60-65°F in Burgundy stems to fully appreciate its aromatic complexity. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eMolte Grazie!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/3628\/8822\/files\/wine_advoate_logo_240x240.png?v=1769834033\" style=\"margin-bottom: 16px; float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cb id=\"docs-internal-guid-ade650b6-7fff-b92f-3247-3c6b503ab826\"\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e98 pts Wine Advocate (Monica Larner):\u003c\/b\u003e Here is another masterpiece from vintner Martino Manetti (and winemaker Paolo Salvi, following in the footsteps of long-time key figures Giulio Gambelli and Estate Manager Bruno Bini). The Montevertine 2022 Le Pergole Torte is 100% Sangiovese made in a similar winemaking style as the others, although both botte and barrique are used here. It opens to a dark garnet appearance that is velvety and rich yet shiny on the inside with a ruby brightness that is specific to this Tuscan grape. This is an amazing wine, so precise and balanced. I love the boldness of the vintage, and I am delighted by how elegantly it unfolds over the palate. The wine is contoured and pretty in terms of texture, and yet there are mineral notes that add freshness and vertical lift. This portfolio offers good scale with three wines, an entry-level, middle-level and top-end wine, each offering a distinct identity. Production is 30,000 bottles. This is one of my favorite wines from 2022, a vintage with highs and lows. This is definitely a high.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/3628\/8822\/files\/vinous_240x240.png?v=1769834033\" alt=\"\" style=\"float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e97+ pts Vinous (Galloni):\u003c\/b\u003e The 2022 Le Pergole Torte is every bit as magnificent as it was last year. Deep and expansive in the glass, with stunning depth, the 2022 stains the palate with layers of dark fruit, mocha, new leather and cedar. The 2022 starts to blossom with just a bit of time in the glass, leading to a finish that explodes on the back end. As has been the case for some time, the differences between Montevertine and Pergole Torte are increasingly mostly about style. The 2022 spent a year in Damy French oak barrels followed by a second year in cask. It will require a number of years to shed some baby fat to be at its most expressive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/3628\/8822\/files\/jackes_suckling_240x240.png?v=1769834026\" alt=\"\" style=\"float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e98 pts James Suckling:\u003c\/b\u003e A spicy and deep wine with licorice and bergamot aromas. The fruit is bright and layered, with plums and red cherries. But it’s on the palate where you feel the quality of this wine. It’s full-bodied with ripe, velvety tannins and long, refreshing acidity. Polished aftertaste. Made for the long haul, but also very drinkable now. Drink or hold.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SommSelect","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44928491716662,"sku":"SOMM2603-MNTV22PERGT-750","price":309.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/3628\/8822\/files\/2022Montevertine_LePergoleTorte_ToscanaIGT.png?v=1772819135"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/3628\/8822\/collections\/Montevertine-Wine-Collection.jpg?v=1775970357","url":"https:\/\/sommselect.com\/collections\/montevertine-wine-collection.oembed","provider":"SommSelect","version":"1.0","type":"link"}