Monte Bernardi 'Retromarcia' Chianti Classico 2021 | Tuscany, Italy

Fresh and fruit driven Chianti Classico, its deliciously easy drinking.

Red fruits and spiced tones on the nose. Fruit forward in flavour, with cherries and small red berry fruit, supported by anise and subtle oak spices, earth, and a savoury aspect.

Fresh and juicy on the palate, dry, medium bodied, structured with rustic tannin and a hint of bright acidity, slight earthy character.

Producer: Monte Bernardi

Region: Chianti Classico - Tuscany, Italy

Grapes: Sangiovese

NERD NOTES

Estate grown Sangiovese, planted in 2006, 2008, and 2010

Sangiovese, grown on galestro (shale), pietraforte (calcareous sandstone), and alberese (limestone) soils, south and west facing aspect, at an altitude of 300-400 metres. The vines were planted in 2006, 2008, and 2010, with the estate using organic viticulture practices.

Vinification took place with spontaneous fermentation using native yeasts over 20 days, with a 45 day maceration on skins post-fermentation, and wine underwent malolactic fermentation.

Aged for 16 months in a combination of Tonneaux oak barrels (70%) and concrete tanks (30%), before an additional 3 months in bottle.

Bottled unfiltered with minimal added sulphur.