From: Radda, Chianti Classico, Tuscany, Italy
Varietal: Sangiovese, Canaiolo, Colorino

Taste: The 2021 vintage presents a medium-light ruby color. On the nose, it offers high-toned red fruit aromas, including cherry, cranberry, and raspberry, accompanied by subtle floral notes of violet and hints of orange zest. The palate reveals a vibrant acidity and medium-plus tannins, delivering flavors of tart cherry, cranberry, and dark chocolate. The wine is elegant and subtle, with a good length and a finish marked by strong tannins. While approachable now with decanting, it is expected to develop further complexity with additional bottle aging.

Pairing: Grilled lamb chops with garlic and rosemary complement the wine’s rich tannins and herbaceous notes, while roasted squash with sage and pancetta balances its acidity with sweetness and earthy flavors. Eggplant Parmesan pairs with the wine’s fruit-forward profile and acidity, and and Prosciutto-Wrapped Chicken Breasts with the salty, savory prosciutto enhance the chicken's flavors and match well with the wine’s silky tannins and herbal notes. The mild flavor of the chicken complements the wine’s medium body, while the richness of the prosciutto balances the wine’s acidity. The simplicity of Margherita pizza, with fresh tomato, basil, and mozzarella, mirrors the wine’s bright and herbal character, while grilled Portobello mushrooms, with their smoky and earthy flavors, harmonize with the wine’s subtle minerality and medium body.


Eggplant and Squash Alla Parmigiana
Recipe from Lincoln Ristorante
Adapted by Florence Fabricant

About: Montevertine is a celebrated Tuscan estate renowned for producing some of Italy’s most iconic Sangiovese-based wines. Montevertine has built a reputation for purity, elegance, and authenticity wines in the hills of Radda in Chianti, within the Chianti Classico zone.

Montevertine’s history began in 1967, when Sergio Manetti, a successful steel manufacturer, purchased the property as a vacation home. The estate included a small vineyard, which Manetti decided to restore. Initially, winemaking was not part of his long-term vision, but his passion for viticulture grew rapidly. The first vintage, produced in 1971, was intended solely for family and friends. However, the wine’s exceptional quality garnered significant attention, prompting Manetti to pursue winemaking as a serious endeavor. In 1981, Montevertine famously left the Chianti Classico DOCG. This bold move was a statement against the restrictive regulations of the appellation at the time, which mandated the inclusion of white grapes (Trebbiano) in Chianti Classico blends. Manetti believed Sangiovese should stand alone or be accompanied by complementary red varieties.