Monte Bernardi Chianti Classico Riserva DOCG
This is an elegant and rich Chianti Classico, made from Sangiovese (95%) and Canaiolo Nero (5%) grapes. This Chianti Classico Riserva originates from vineyards which are over 40 years in age, and a soil rich in friable shale (Galestro) and limestone (Alberese). The result is a fruity, aromatic Sangiovese based wine with soft, fine tannins. This medium to full-bodied, well-balanced wine is ready upon release, but will reward significantly with aging.
This Chianti Classico Riserva originates from vineyards which are over 40 years of age, and a soil rich in friable shale (Galestro) and limestone (Alberese). The result is a fruity, aromatic Sangiovese based wine with soft, fine tannins. This medium to full-bodied, well balanced wine is ready upon release, but will reward significantly with aging.
WineAlign (Michael Godel) - 93pts - 2015
WineAlign (John Szabo MS) - 92pts - 2015
Walter Speller for Jancis Robinson - A humdinger (17.5/20 pts) – 2015 vintage
Vino da Bere (Maurizio Valeriani) - tra i migliori assagiati - Monte Bernardi Riserva 2015
Filippo Bartolotta - top choice Chianti Classico Riserva (93pts) - 2015
Enocode (Filippo Apollinari) - tra i migliori assagiati - Monte Bernardi Riserva 2015
Walter Speller for Jancis Robinson - a cut above superior (17++/20.0 pts) – 2014
Aqua Buona (Fernando Pardini) - " Among the best tasted of the day, if not the best." - Chianti Classico Anteprima 2017 - 2014 vintage
Intravino (Andrea Gori) - Among the best Riserva Chianti Classici anteprima (Collection) 2017 - 2014 vintage
Slow Wine - i 20 Migliori alle Anteprime - Slow Wine / selected in the top 20 of the Chianti Classico Anteprima - 2013 vintage
Walter Speller for Jancis Robinson - a cut above superior (17.0/20.0 pts) – 2013 vintage
Food & Wine - Best Classic Italian - Monte Bernardi Chianti Classico Riserva - 2012 vintage
Walter Speller for Jancis Robinson - a cut above superior (17+/20.0 pts) – 2012 vintage
FALSTAFF - 90pts - 2009 vintage
Walter Speller for Jancis Robinson - a cut above superior (17.0/20.0 pts) – 2009 vintage
DECANTER - highly recommended wine – 2009 vintage
Il Cucchiaio D'Argento – selected as one of the favorite wines presented at the Consorzio di Chianti Classico's Collection 2013 tasting – annata 2009
Walter Speller for Jancis Robinson - A humdinger (17.5/20.0 pts) – 2008 vintage
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Denomination Estate grown Vineyard location Exposure Varietals Grape yield Annual production Fermentation Duration Temperature Malolactic fermentation Maturation Filtration Fining Aging Color Nose Flavor Serving temperature Serving suggestion Alcohol |
Chianti Classico Riserva DOCG 100% Estate grown fruit, integralmente prodotto e imbottigliato Panzano in Chianti South Sangiovese (95%), Canaiolo Nero (5%) 2,200 kilos per hectare 5,000 - 8,000, 750mL; 50 - 200, 1500mL Natural fermentation and maceration on skins in a combination of oak & stainless steel vats 20 - 27 days Allowed to rise to a maximum of 30°C Natural, in oak 18 - 24 months, in oak No Fining in the bottle (min. of 3 months) Pleasurable to drink upon within 2 years, can also be aged for greater complexity (minimum 12 years) Ruby red Clean, intense, ripe black cherry, blueberry, rose, vanilla Elegant, warm, rich, medium to full-bodied, quite soft, fresh, balanced, harmonious, long persistence 18°C Typical Tuscan dishes, medium aged cheeses 13.0 - 13.5% |
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INGREDIENTS: Grapes (certified organic, biodynamically farmed), sulfur dioxide (range: 10-15 free/ 20-30 total)
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Monte Bernardi IGT Colli Della Centrale 2016
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For the vintage 2016 only, the wine that has always been and was to be our Monte Bernardi Riserva Chianti Classico, from the 50 year old plus vineyards and classic Galestro soils, will be declassified and labelled as Monte Bernardi Colli della Toscana Centrale Rosso IGT
This is a result of subjective conflicting opinions of style and what constitutes a Chianti Classico Riserva. The wine passed all of the analytical tests for a Chianti Classico Riserva, but it did not past the tasting panel portion. It was deemed to light in color and structure. We are of course disappointed that these subjective elements have led to declassification, especially when our opinion is that the 2016 couldn’t be more wonderful and true to our Classico style, which is, by nature, not intensely coloured yet entirely Sangiovese in it’s hues and elegant structure.
We apologise for the inconvenience this may cause to you and your customers who may desire the Chianti Classico Riserva designation, but we are confident that in terms of quality, integrity, and authenticity that the wine is very much to the highest Monte Bernardi standards and will still be referred by us as our Monte Bernardi Riserva.
This is a result of subjective conflicting opinions of style and what constitutes a Chianti Classico Riserva. The wine passed all of the analytical tests for a Chianti Classico Riserva, but it did not past the tasting panel portion. It was deemed to light in color and structure. We are of course disappointed that these subjective elements have led to declassification, especially when our opinion is that the 2016 couldn’t be more wonderful and true to our Classico style, which is, by nature, not intensely coloured yet entirely Sangiovese in it’s hues and elegant structure.
We apologise for the inconvenience this may cause to you and your customers who may desire the Chianti Classico Riserva designation, but we are confident that in terms of quality, integrity, and authenticity that the wine is very much to the highest Monte Bernardi standards and will still be referred by us as our Monte Bernardi Riserva.
INGREDIENTS: Grapes (certified organic, biodynamically farmed), sulfur dioxide (range: 10-15 free/ 20-30 total)