Cervognano Alto Vino Nobile di Montepulciano 2019
DOCG, Podere Le Bèrne, 750 ml
Description
The latest masterpiece from Podere Le Bèrne! The Sangiovese grapes come exclusively from the "Cervognano" vineyard, which also gives its name to this Tuscan wine. Cherries, blueberries, violets, a hint of eucalyptus and graphite as well as a sweet cinnamon spice make for an incredibly refined bouquet. Beguiling red berry flavours and floral notes on the palate, which, together with fine-grained tannins, lead to a long finish of majestic quality. A real treat with all kinds of stews.
Attributes
| Grape variety: | Sangiovese |
| Producer: | Podere Le Bèrne / Fam. Natalini |
| Origin: | Italy / Toscana / Vino Nobile di Montepulciano |
| Label: | Vegan |
| Ripening potential: | 4 to 12 years |
| Drinking temperature: | 16 to 18 °C |
| Food Pairing: | Wild specialities, Brasato di manzo al Barolo, Spicy hard cheese, Bistecca fiorentina, T-Bone steak, Saddle of lamb fillet with herb jus, Roast saddle of venison |
| Vinification: | long must fermentation, Pumping over, pressing the whole grape |
| Harvest: | hand-picking, strict selection |
| Maturation: | in large wooden barrel/foudre, some months bottle storage before sale |
| Maturation duration: | 24 months |
| Volume: | 14.5 % |
| Note: | Contains sulphites |
Podere Le Bèrne / Fam. Natalini
Winemaker Andrea Natalini and his nephew Frederico, the budding oenologist at the winery, are the pillars of the family business. But at Le Bèrne, everyone pitches in to make great wines! Wines of excellent quality at fair prices, authentic, warm-hearted, and inviting, just like their producers. Welcome to Italy!
The winery Le Bèrne is located in south Tuscany, in the province of Siena, amidst the beautiful landscape of Montepulciano. The famous Vino Nobile has been produced here since the 14th century. In the 1960s, Egisto Natalini and his son Giuliano decided to vinify the grapes from their vineyards themselves. The winery was founded and it brought new splendour to the Tuscan winemaking tradition. In 1995, Giuliano's son, Andrea, a graduate agricultural engineer, joined the business. Andrea manages all the viticultural operations, supported by the renowned oenologist Paolo Vagaggini.
Sangiovese
Epitome of Tuscany
Sangiovese is Italy’s most important red grape variety and one of the most defining of the Italian wine landscape. Its origins likely date back to Etruscan times. For centuries, Sangiovese has been rooted in Tuscany, where it shapes renowned wine regions such as the Chianti area around Siena and Florence – forming the basis of world-famous wines. Today, the variety is widespread far beyond Tuscany across many regions of central and southern Italy, including Romagna, Umbria and Le Marche, and appears under different names and expressions depending on its origin, such as Brunello, Prugnolo Gentile or Morellino.The grape shows remarkable adaptability while being highly sensitive to site and climate. Even small differences in soil, altitude or microclimate, as well as berry and clonal variations, result in distinctly different wine styles. Aromatically, it is dominated by juicy cherries, red berries and plums, complemented by violets, herbs and subtle spice, often developing earthy notes with age. It is also characterised by vibrant acidity and firm, fine-grained tannins, giving the wines structure, freshness and excellent ageing potential.
Italy
Italy – Where wine is a way of life
The Italian wine regions are extremely diverse, and this is made clear in their wines. Established varieties such as Merlot, Syrah, and Sauvignon can be found on just 15 percent of the total vine growing area. The remaining 85 percent is reserved for autochthonous, indigenous varieties. More than 2,000 different grape varieties are grown under diverse conditions and pressed with various techniques into wines that reach the top tier of the international wine market.
