2018 Montevertine, Le Pergole Torte, Toscana

Sergio Manetti acquired Montevertine in 1967. Four years later, he released his first vintage. And while other wineries developed blends that would become Super Tuscans, Manetti remained loyal to the sangiovese grape. The reliance on Italy's prized grape and artisan techniques has made Montevertine one of the rare beacons of true Chianti Classico. The 2018 Montevertine Le Pergole Torte offers a complete expression of sangiovese. The shapely body holds ripe red fruits, crushed rose petals, licorice, incense, violets, and baking spice. Tangy acids emerge on the mid-palate, while glossy tannins pervade the tightly wound structure, both hallmarks of the estate. Investors can safely hold 2018 Le Pergole Torte for more than two decades as it unwinds with time in the cellar. The Final Sip: Montevertine's reverence for tradition makes Le Pergole Torte an archetypal example of Chianti Classico.