Medium Heavy Red

The story of the legendary Montevertine estate in Radda-in-Chianti begins in 1967, when Sergio Manetti purchased the property and planted two hectares of vines with the modest intention of making wine to share with his family and friends. It turns out he had a knack for the craft, and word swiftly spread in the area about the quality of wine Montevertine was creating from their excellently situated high-altitude vineyards.

The wines have been classified as “Rosso di Toscana” since 1981 due to their strong belief that Trebbiano should not be included in their wines—even though, ironically, they have always been, among the purest expressions of Chianti Classico.

Their vineyards are worked without chemicals; grapes are hand-harvested; fermentations are spontaneous; no stainless steel exists at the estate—only cement and old wood; sulfur is applied conservatively, and only at racking; and neither fining nor filtration are employed.

Salvioni wines are the Brunello lover and collector’s dream Brunello. “The Salvioni family and their wines embody the essence of what makes artisan Brunello so special.” (Vinous Media) This is very likely the pinnacle of Brunello di Montalcino.   100 six packs of the 2019 were imported to the United States. Community Wine and Spirits was awarded 1 six pack. It’s a treasure.