About Monte Bernardi -
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THE ESTATE
The Monte Bernardi estate extends over 53 hectares (130 acres), of which 10 hectares (24 acres), with five hectares vineyards which over 45 years. In 2001, the farm added 5 more hectares which have a long term lease, bring the total estate farmed vineyards to 15 hectares. 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. The vines are planted on a soil of a high rock content mixture, which depending on the vineyard, consists of shale (Galestro), sandstone (Arenaria) 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. |
Vineyard Surface Area
Varietals Vine Trellising System Soil Soil cultivation Certification Harvest period Production Farm team leaders Agronomist / Enologist |
14.8 ha, of which 10 ha are estate owned and 4.8 ha under lease (since 2011)
Sangiovese (90%), Canaiolo Nero (1.5%), the remaining varieties for the non traditional blends (Tzingarella and Tzingana): Merlot (3%), Cabernet Sauvignon (3%), Cabernet Franc (1%), Colorino (1%), and Petit Verdot (0.5%) Single and double Guyot and Cordon (hand pruned), vineyard ties (willow shoots) High rock content mixture of shale (Galestro), sandstone (Arenaria) and limestone (Alberese) Mechanical tilling between the vines, grass and cover crops in alternating rows, cover crops and composted cow manure, biodynamic preparations Organic (certified) / biodynamic - since 2004 Late-September to Mid-October (hand harvested) 55,000 - 65,000 bottles Roberto Mogni (winery), Rosanna Scortichini (vineyard) Michael Schmelzer |
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Brochure
Monte Bernardi brochure (English)
Monte Bernardi depliant (Italiano)
Monte Bernardi Brochüre (Deutsch)
Monte Bernardi brochure (Français)
Monte Bernardi brochure (Dutch)
Monte Bernardi depliant (Italiano)
Monte Bernardi Brochüre (Deutsch)
Monte Bernardi brochure (Français)
Monte Bernardi brochure (Dutch)
Newsletter
Find out more about past vintages:
2011 / 2012 Combined Newsletter
2010 Newsletter
2009 Newsletter
2007 Newsletter
2006 Newsletter
2005 Newsletter
2011 / 2012 Combined Newsletter
2010 Newsletter
2009 Newsletter
2007 Newsletter
2006 Newsletter
2005 Newsletter
The villa
Visit the Villa Bernardi website
www.villabernardi.com
www.villabernardi.com