Monte Bernardi 'Sangio' Chianti Classico DOCG, Italy 2021

Grape: Sangiovese

Where: Chianti Classico, Tuscany

Country:  Italy

Taste: Medium bodied red with earthy notes, red cherries, savory herbs with dry tannins.

Additional Info:

Even though the estate Monte Bernardi dates back to 1085 in the region of Panzano in Tuscany, Michael Schmelzer and family purchased the estate in 2003 and have been making beautiful Sangiovese-based wines and olive oil ever since. The property’s vineyards are situated in the hilly, southern-most region of Panzano, an area that has been acknowledged as one of the “Grand Crus” of Chianti Classico. Most of the vineyards are more than 40 years old. Before 1992, the grapes were sold to neighboring farms. The Schmelzer family, originally from Michigan, purchased Monte Bernardi in 2003. As winemaker, Michael has invested time, love and money in the vineyards, the winery and villa. The property was certified biodynamic in 2004.

Sangió comes from a vineyard above the village of Panzano in Chianti. The vineyard is in conversion from practicing organic to being certified. Once this certification takes place, the fruit used for Sangió will go into Monte Bernardi’s other wines like the Retromarcia.