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Monte Bernardi 'Sangio' Chianti Classico, Tuscany, Italy 2021

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SANGIOVESE
EARTHY & COMPLEX and FRUITY
BIODYNAMIC FARMING
STAFF FAVORITE
TUSCANY
ITALY

Monte Bernardi 'Sangio' Chianti Classico, Tuscany, Italy 2021


Hailing from young vines in the highest hills above Panzano, the Sangio is a fresh, fruity, medium-bodied wine. Well-structured, with juicy acidity and a long finish, it’s a nicely balanced bottling. Fresh and fruity, medium-bodied, well balanced, with a nice structure, juicy acidity and a long finish.

  • Winemaker: Michael Schmelzer
  • Variety: Sangiovese
  • Farming Practice: Practicing biodynamic, certified organic
  • Terroir: Galestro, Alberese
  • Vinification Practice: spontaneous fermentation of 20 days in concrete, followed by 25 day extended maceration, no temperature control
  • Aging: 11 months in concrete and old wood
  • Tasting Note: Intense, hints of red fruits, blood orange/sanguine, plum and spices. Fresh and fruity, medium-bodied, well balanced with nice structure, juicy acidity. 
  • Scores: 90 points (Decanter)