ORGANICALLY FARMED
90% Sangiovese, 7% Canaiolo, 3% Colorino
Only 60 cases Imported
"Monteraponi is in Radda; the vineyards are at high altitude (from 400-500 meters above sea level), and the wines are carefully made in a very natural way, which is to say no added yeast, nutrients, or malolactic bacteria are used, fermentation takes place in cement tanks, followed by long macerations, the wines are aged in large oak only, and they are not fined or filtered. Only indigenous varieties are used; Sangiovese principally, of course, with the addition of a little Canaiolo and Colorino. These are vibrant, intensely flavorful, thoughtfully made, distinctive wines, some of the best examples of Chianti Classico.
The two Monteraponi 'cru' bottlings are distinctly different (Ugo and Campitello). Campitello is perhaps the more classic Chianti Classico, showing red berries, sandalwood, tobacco-leaf and angelica, a bright, firm palate impression, beautiful texture (fine tannins, fresh acidity), drinkable when young but clearly age-worthy. The best Chianti Classico Riservas age easily for 15-20 years, and this is a fine example." - OLIVER MCCRUM IMPORTS
90% Sangiovese, 7% Canaiolo, 3% Colorino
Only 60 cases Imported
"Monteraponi is in Radda; the vineyards are at high altitude (from 400-500 meters above sea level), and the wines are carefully made in a very natural way, which is to say no added yeast, nutrients, or malolactic bacteria are used, fermentation takes place in cement tanks, followed by long macerations, the wines are aged in large oak only, and they are not fined or filtered. Only indigenous varieties are used; Sangiovese principally, of course, with the addition of a little Canaiolo and Colorino. These are vibrant, intensely flavorful, thoughtfully made, distinctive wines, some of the best examples of Chianti Classico.
The two Monteraponi 'cru' bottlings are distinctly different (Ugo and Campitello). Campitello is perhaps the more classic Chianti Classico, showing red berries, sandalwood, tobacco-leaf and angelica, a bright, firm palate impression, beautiful texture (fine tannins, fresh acidity), drinkable when young but clearly age-worthy. The best Chianti Classico Riservas age easily for 15-20 years, and this is a fine example." - OLIVER MCCRUM IMPORTS
