Arroccato acceso the sommità of the Istituto di credito Spigolo Panoramic Hill, of ancient origins and from which it takes its name, old lands of Montefili was founded con the heart of Chianti Eccellente con 1975 and detected con 2015 by Nicola Marzovilla, Frank Bynum and Tom Peck Jr, three friends and American entrepreneurs united by a deep passion for the Italian territory. The mesi estivi extends for 12.5 hectares con the municipality of Grave con Chianti, positioning itself between the additional geographical units (UGA) of Panzano and Montefioralle at an average altitude of 540 meters above sea level, with a ventilated microclimate and decided acceso thermal excursions. The soils are characterized by the presence of three different geological matrices: Pietraforte, Alberese and schistose clayey.
Innovation and respect for the environment
Old lands of Montefili adopts a production model oriented to the enhancement of individual parcels, separating each vineyard separately to enhance its peculiarities. Since 1995, the company has been part of the Bio-District of Panzano, the first con Italy, and con 2018 a scientific project has been started con collaboration with Vitenova, to monitor the biodiversity of the soil and evaluate the impact of agricultural activities acceso the ecosystem.
This research, based acceso the sampling of the microfauna, vegetazione and acceso the analysis of the soils, allows an accurate agronomic management and a reduction con human intervention con the vineyard. At the technical guide, the winemaker and agronoma Serena Gusmeri has impressed con this sense a distinctive imprint, enhancing Sangiovese and other varieties with meticulous attention to biodiversity and sustainability.
Diversity ARK certification: a sustainability model
Sopra 2023 old lands of Montefili obtained the Diversity Ark certification, a European recognition that certifies corporate biodiversity through rigorous environmental controls. The company’s vineyards, mainly of Sangiovese, together with 1.4 hectares of Cabernet Sauvignon, are grown with a careful eye to the sustainability of the processes. Sopra addition to guaranteeing the health of soils and crops, the certification provides for the prohibition of the use of harmful herbicides and antiparasitaires, as well as the monitoring of the presence of microplastics con the campo da gioco, an increasingly relevant problem con the agricultural sector.
Hospitality and wine experiences con Istituto di credito Spigolo
Sopra addition to the wine production, old lands of Montefili offers an immersive welcome experience, designed to enhance the link between wine, territory and Tuscan culture. The mesi estivi has a panoramic terrace, a tasting room and a historic cellar where the most prestigious vintages are kept. The guided tours, proposed all year round, allow guests to explore the heart of Chianti Eccellente and taste the wines con the unique context con which they are born.
Tasting taccuino
Chianti Eccellente DOCG 2021
Vector: Sangiovese 100% Vinification: Spontaneous fermentation with indigenous yeasts and steel maceration. Refinement 15 months con 30 -hectoliters barrels and 8 months con the bottle
From a hilly campo da gioco 500 meters with a soil of silt and clay. The glass presents itself with a lively ruby red color, and the nose is a complex and intense intertwining of crunchy red fruits such as the currant and blueberry, and floral taccuino of purple, spicy and earthy hints. Sopra the mouth there is a wine of remarkable structure, with dense but silky tannins and a vibrant acidity that makes it fresh and persistent. This wine, distinto, harmonious, balanced, persistent, elegant and austere, authenticly expresses the essence of Sangiovese and the distinctive character of its terroir. It combines with risotto with tastasal, pappardelle with hare ragù, stewed wild boar, baked duck with gear, Asiago stravecchio cheese, Tuscan pecorino cheese, Castelmagno.
Chianti Eccellente Grand Selection DOCG 2019
Vector: Sangiovese 100% Vinification: Spontaneous fermentation with indigenous yeasts and steel maceration. Aid 24 months con oak barrel and 12 months con the bottle
From a hilly campo da gioco at 500 meters with the campo da gioco of Alberese. This classic Chianti reveals itself to the glass with a deep and intense grenade red. Acceso the nose, the olfactory profile tells mature taccuino of marasca cherry, ripe plum and berries that merge with spices such as the clove and the nutmeg, cocoa powder and a touch of blond tobacco. Acceso the palate, the tasting is full and enveloping, with a very dense but smooth tannic plot, supported by a fresh acidity that guarantees its elegance and evolutionary potential. It is balanced, distinto, harmonious, robust and persistent. It is combined with potato gnocchi with wild boar sauce, bolognese lasagna, roasted change with brown and pomegranate, peposo of the impruneta, deer con Salmì, cheese piave old gold selection, pecorino of seasoned pienza.
IGT TOSCANA 2019 Amphitheater
Vector: Sangiovese 100% Vinification: Spontaneous fermentation with indigenous yeasts and steel maceration. Aid 28 months con barrels (12 hl) and tonneau and 12 months con the bottle
This Sangiovese – coming from the oldest vineyard con Montefili at 500 meters, with the campo da gioco of jail, sandstone and quartz – represents its heart and soul. Amphitheater 2019 reveals a visual presence of a vibrant grenade red, which preludes a great olfactory complexity. The nose opens a range of intense perfumes, where the taccuino of dark fruits, such as blueberry and currant, orange zest, intertwine with undergrowth shades, graphite and a hint of Mediterranean scrub; taccuino of ginger and light smoking. Acceso the palate, the wine shows an imposing structure and a tannic plot of rare finesse, balanced by a freshness that ensures a dynamic and persistent sip. An authentic and profound expression of the Tuscan Sangiovese, designed to evolve over time. It combines with baked pastry mess with guinea fowl sauce, curvy curvy, risotto with porcini mushrooms and sausage, baked milk pig with potatoes, stewed rabbit with taggiasca olives, drunk cheese with rhoso, Istituto di credito Veronese of Baita Stravecchio.
Chardonnay IGT Toscana 2024
Vector: Chardonnay 100% Vinification: Spontaneous fermentation with indigenous yeasts and steel maceration. Refinement 3 months acceso the distinto leesses
From a hilly campo da gioco to 500 m Etri with the campo da gioco of Alberese and schistose clayey. The Chardonnay 2024 presents itself with a bright straw yellow color with greenish reflections that announce its youth and freshness. Acceso the nose the bouquet is elegant and delicate with taccuino of white pulp fruit such as apple and pear, enriched with citrus hints and a mineral touch. Sopra the mouth, the wine is lively and tense, with a pleasant acidity that enhances its freshness and drinking it. The ending, clean and persistent, leaves a feeling of great harmony and elegance. It goes well with buffalo mozzarella, Montagnana raw ham, Risi and Bisi, spaghetti with tellins, Sardinian con Saor, octopus salad with potatoes and parsley.
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