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Monte Bernardi
Via Chiantigiana, Km 33.V
50020 Panzano in Chianti
Italy
Tel. +39 055 852 400/305
mb@montebernardi.com
Owners: Schmelzer Family
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History
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The estate was originally purchased in 1988 by Stak & Sharon.
The first wine was produced in 1992. The Schmelzer family purchased Monte
Bernardi at the end of 2003 and are now building on
what Stak successfully started, investing money in both the vineyards and
the winery.
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Vineyard Surface Area
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5,00 ha
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Varietals
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Sangiovese (80%),
Merlot (5%), Cabernet Sauvignon (5%), Cabernet Franc (5%), Petit Verdot
(5%)
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Description of Vineyards
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Sangiovese (4.8 ha),
Merlot (0.35 ha), Cabernet Sauvignon (0.35 ha), Cabernet Franc (0.35 ha),
Petit Verdot (0.35 ha)
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Vine Trellising System
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Double Guyot and Cordon
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Soil
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High rock content mixture of shale (Galestro), marl and limestone
(Alberese)
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Soil Cultivation
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Tilled between the vines
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Green Harvest
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Yes
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Fertilization
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Organic / biodynamic
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Harvest Period
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First to second week of October
(manual)
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Production
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12,000 bottles
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Farm Manager
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Roberto Mogni
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Consultants
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Agronomist
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Valerio Barbieri
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The Estate
The Monte Bernardi estate extends over 53 hectares (130 acres), of
which 5 hectares (12 acres) are vineyards
of an average age of over 35 years. The vineyards are situated in the
hilly, southern most region of Panzano, an area that has been acknowledged
as one of the Grand Cru of Chianti Classico, and is considered capable of
making wines that can compete with the best in the world. The vines are
planted on a soil of a high rock content mixture, which dependent on the
vineyard consists of shale (Galestro), marl and limestone (Alberese). The
vineyards are perfectly situated - standing at an altitude of 350 meters
above sea level, surrounded by forests and enjoying a southern exposure,
with the river Pesa flowing just a few hundred meters to the south. These
factors contribute to the unique micro-climate of Monte Bernardi.
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Via Chiantigiana, Km 33.V, 50020
Panzano in Chianti, Italy • Tel. +39 055 852 400/305 • mb@montebernardi.com
Az. Agr. Montebernardi, Via San Leolino, 68,
50020 Panzano in Chianti (FI), Italia, C.F./P.IVA 05374220480
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MONTE BERNARDI Chianti Classico DOCG
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Denomination
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Chianti
Classico DOCG
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Production Location
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Panzano in
Chianti
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Exposure
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South
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Varietals
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Sangiovese,
with 5 to 8% Canaiolo
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Vineyard Surface Area
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1.50 ha
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Grape Yield
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2,700
kilos per hectare
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Annual Production
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5,000 –
8,000 bottles
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Fermentation
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Fermentation
& maceration on skins in a combination of oak and stainless steel vats
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Duration
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20 to 27
days
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Temperature
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Allowed to rise to a
maximum of 30°C
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Malolactic
Fermentation
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Yes
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Maturation
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18 to 22
months in oak
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Fining
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Fining in the
bottle (minimum of 6 months)
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Aging
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Vintage
dependant; generally drink in 2 to 4 yrs; can age up to 10 to 12 yrs
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Color
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Ruby red
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Nose
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Frank,
clean, intense, ripe black cherry, blueberry, rose, vanilla
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Flavor
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Elegant, warm,
rich, medium to full-bodied, quite soft, fresh, balanced, harmonious, long
persistence
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Serving Temperature
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18°C
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Serving Suggestions
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Typical
Tuscan dishes, medium aged cheeses
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Alcohol
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13.0 -
13.5%
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2004 TASTING NOTE
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ABOUT QUERCETIN
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Via Chiantigiana, Km 33.V, 50020
Panzano in Chianti, Italy • Tel. +39 055 852 400/305 • mb@montebernardi.com
Az. Agr. Montebernardi, Via San Leolino, 68,
50020 Panzano in Chianti (FI), Italia, C.F./P.IVA 05374220480
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SA’ETTA (Thunderbolt) DOCG
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Denomination
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Chianti Classico
DOCG (as of 2003)
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Production Location
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Panzano in
Chianti
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Exposure
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South
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Varietals
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Sangiovese
(100%)
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Vineyard Surface Area
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2.50 ha
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Grape Yield
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2,200
kilos per hectare
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Annual Production
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1,500 -
4,000 bottles
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Fermentation
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Fermentation
& maceration on skins in large oak casks
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Duration
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20 to 27
days
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Temperature
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Allowed to rise to a
maximum of 30°C
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Malolactic
Fermentation
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Yes
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Maturation
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18 to 22
months in oak
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Fining
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Fining in the
bottle (minimum of 6 months)
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Aging
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Vintage
dependant; generally drink in 3 to 5 yrs; can age up to 15+ yrs
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Color
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Ruby red
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Nose
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Typical,
elegant, fruity, blackberry, cherry, violet, mineral
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Flavor
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Dry, warm,
quite soft, tasty, fresh, slight tannic, intense, long finish
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Serving Temperature
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