A legendary winery that needs no introduction, Montevertine is a reality that perhaps more than any other in Tuscany is synonymous with Sangiovese and tradition. A winery that was born in the late 60s in the heart of Chianti Classico, not far from Radda in Chianti, thanks to the intuition of Sergio Manetti, then a steel industrialist. The restoration of the house was followed by the first planting, two hectares of vineyard flanked by a small cellar, and the idea of ??producing a little wine for friends. However, given the success of the first vintage produced, that of 1971, Sergio decided to abandon his activity and dedicate himself entirely to the production of wine, supported in the cellar by the one who is considered the greatest and most knowledgeable connoisseur of Sangiovese, the unforgettable Giulio Gambelli.
The aim was immediately to produce a wine that bears witness to the history of a territory, with the desire to always improve, while remaining faithful to Sangiovese. The first years were of experimentation, but by the end of the 1970s the name Montevertine was appearing in all the specialized magazines as one of the best examples of Chianti Classico. The turning point came in 1977: “Le Pergole Torte” was born, the first pure Sangiovese ever produced in the area. The wine was paradoxically rejected by the Chianti Classico consortium, as it did not respect the production parameters by not including the other grapes foreseen in the specifications of the time, but it achieved great success among critics and enthusiasts. The labels designed by Alberto Manfredi make this legendary wine even more fascinating. Montevertine boasts 18 hectares of organically grown vineyards and is skilfully managed by Martino, Sergio’s son. In addition to the famous “Le Pergole Torte”, the company produces “Pian del Ciampolo” and “Montevertine”, both with the Toscana Rosso IGT denomination. Montevertine wines continue to enthuse drinkers around the world thanks to their unique finesse and longevity.