Monteraponi
The Monteraponi estate, spanning 200 hectares of which 12 are under vine, boasts some of the highest vineyards in the Chianti Classico area. The estate itself is a medieval hilltop village dating from the 10th century. It seems fitting that the wines are made in the tradtional Chianti style: racy, fresh and supremely elegant.
Trebbiano di Monteraponi
Old vine Trebbiano is grown amid chestnut, oak, and olives trees in a natural amphiitheater with southerly exposure. Hand-harvested, and hand sorted, this delicately crafted Trebbiano is rich and powerful.
Elegantly structured with concentrated fruit, dry and full-bodied, the herbaceous, spicy, and savory aromas combine with a linear minerality. It is aged in large Burgundian and Austrian oak barrels. Made in a more natural style, you may want to decant to remove sediment. A wine for the table, pair with rich pork dishes and strong cheese.
Quick Facts
APPELLATION: Toscana IGT
VINTAGE: 2020
STYLE: white
GRAPES: trebbiano
FARMING: organic
FERMENTATION: concrete
MATURATION: oak
FILTRATION: unfiltered
ALCOHOL: 12.5%
CASE SIZE: 6
Rosato di Monteraponi
The rosé is obtained from a bleeding of our Sangiovese from the younger vines. Fermentation takes place in old barriques without temperature control and without the use of selected yeasts. Malolactic fermentation is not carried out to preserve and enhance the aromas, acidity and freshness of the wine. In this period three weekly bâtonages are carried out, to give depth and complexity to the wine. The wine is then moved in cement for a short period, after which, without filtration, it is bottled by gravity, possibly with the waning moon.
Quick Facts
APPELLATION: Toscana IGT
VINTAGE: 2023
STYLE: rose
GRAPES: sangiovese
FARMING: organic
FERMENTATION: concrete
MATURATION: oak
FILTRATION: unfiltered
ALCOHOL: 13%
CASE SIZE: 6
Chianti Classico
A seriously elegant chianti. Made in the classic style, with firm yet silky tannins providing the frame for sangiovese's cool, racy red-berried and rose hip fruit profile. Subtle hints of pepper, cedar and mushroom add complexity. Delicious and approachable, vintage after vintage.
Quick Facts
APPELLATION: Chianti Classico DOCG
VINTAGE: 2022
STYLE: red
GRAPES: sangiovese, canaiolo
FARMING: organic
FERMENTATION: concrete
MATURATION: oak
FILTRATION: unfiltered
ALCOHOL: 13.5%
CASE SIZE: 6
Chianti Classico Riserva 'Il Campitello'
The oldest vineyard on the estate, Il Campitello's vines are at least 44 years old and are separated from the rest of the estate by forest.
Dark, powerful and brooding in style, showing black cherry, plum, spice, liquorice and leather, Il Campitello retains fantastic freshness and verve from the high elevation. A gorgeous wine that will age well for years to come.
Quick Facts
APPELLATION: Chianti Classico Riserva DOCG
VINTAGE: 2019, 2020
STYLE: red
GRAPES: sangiovese. canaiolo, colorino
FARMING: organic
FERMENTATION: concrete
MATURATION: oak
FILTRATION: unfiltered
ALCOHOL: 13.5%
CASE SIZE: 6
Toscana Rosso 'Baron 'Ugo'
Don't let the appellation fool you: Baron' Ugo is Monteraponi's top sangiovese-based wine and shows the potential of this classic Radda estate. Produced only in the best vintages.
Bright, perfumed, and intense, showing classic redcurrant and cherry notes with aromas of dried rose and appealing tertiary aromas from 36 months spent in large French and Slavonian oak barrels.
Quick Facts
APPELLATION: Toscana Rosso IGT
VINTAGE: 2016, 2018
STYLE: red
GRAPES: sangiovese, canaiolo, colorino
FARMING: organic
FERMENTATION: concrete
MATURATION: oak
FILTRATION: unfiltered
ALCOHOL: 13.5%
CASE SIZE: 6
Chianti Classico DOCG Gran Selezione ‘Bragatino’
This single vineyard 100% Sangiovese is Michele’s first foray into the Gran Selezione category, despite long rallying against the category. Facing the Baron Ugo vineyard, this wine is produced from relatively young vines planted on virgin soils that used to hold olive trees directly above the hamlet. The vineyard’s incredibly steep grade (nearly 50%) gives it a gorgeous exposition. It is the domaine’s first pure Sangiovese wine, thus has a softer texture than the others.
Quick Facts
APPELLATION: Chianti Classico Riserva DOCG
VINTAGE: 2019, 2020
STYLE: red
GRAPES: sangiovese
FARMING: organic
FERMENTATION: concrete
MATURATION: oak
FILTRATION: unfiltered
ALCOHOL: 14%
CASE SIZE: 6