Monte Bernardi Chianti Classico Retromarcia

REGION: Tuscany, Italy

VARIETIES: Sangiovese

VITICULTURE: Biodynamic

YEAR: 2021

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INFO: The Monte Bernardi estate covers 53 hectares, 15 of which are under vine. 4.8 of these hectares are held on a long lease, which was taken out in 2011. The vineyards are situated in the hilly, southern-most region of Panzano, an area long acknowledged as one of the Grand Crus of Chianti Classico.

The estate has been certified organic and biodynamic since 2004. Grass and cover crops are grown in alternate rows: composted cow manure and biodynamic preparations are used. Harvesting is by hand, usually from late September until mid-October.

Annual production is between 55,000 and 65,000 bottles. None of the wines are filtered. The wines are pure and elegant, with bright fruit and great length. 

The grapes undergo fermentation and maceration on the skins. The wine is aged for 18 months, 30% in unlined concrete tanks and the rest in used tonneaux.

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