2023 Montevertine Pian del Ciampolo Toscana IGT, Tuscany, Italy La Porte Saint Jean and 20 stainless steel vats

and 20 stainless steel vats that vary in size from 40 hectoliters all the way up to 200 hectoliters

The palate has a snap of cherry and cranberry piquancy – mild tannins and pleasantly friendly

Following the Le Naturel philosophy

All the vines are ungrafted

Vines are trimmed by hand

2023 Montevertine Pian del Ciampolo Toscana IGT, Tuscany, Italy La Porte Saint Jean and 20 stainless steel vatsSangiovese with tiny amounts of Canaiolo and Colorino blended in, this is the basic red wine of the estate. It sees 18 months of aging in large barrel. The 1. 5 hectare vineyard parcel was re planted in 2003; the vineyards face east northeast which produces a long growing season resulting in the complete maturation of the grapes and exceptional balance to this wine which reflects the classic Montevertine style marked by elegance and complexity.