Cervognano Alto Vino Nobile di Montepulciano 2019
DOCG, Podere Le Bèrne, 750 ml
| Grape variety: | Sangiovese |
| Producer: | Podere Le Bèrne / Fam. Natalini |
| Origin: | Italy / Toscana / Vino Nobile di Montepulciano |
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
| Origin: | Italy / Toscana / Vino Nobile di Montepulciano |
| Grape variety: | Sangiovese |
| Label: | Vegan |
| Ripening potential: | 4 to 12 years after harvest |
| Drinking temperature: | 16 to 18 °C |
| Food Pairing: | Brasato di manzo al Barolo, Saddle of lamb fillet with herb jus, Roast saddle of venison, Bistecca fiorentina, T-Bone steak, Wild specialities, Spicy hard cheese |
| 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
Chianti classico, Brunello di Montalcino, Vino nobile di Montepulciano: the Sangiovese is in each of the classic red wines from Tuscany. For a long time, it was assumed that its birthplace was here. After all, it appeared under various synonyms in Tuscan documents dating from 1600. But in 2004, researchers unveiled that one of its parents originated in Calabria in southern Italy. Today, it is the most planted variety in Italy. In addition to Tuscany, it fares well in Emilia-Romagna, Marche or Umbria. It is an exceptionally lovable wine: its aromas of cherry and plum, violets and spices are complemented by fresh acidity and a juicy texture. It wins people around both as cheerful, drinkable wines with pizza and pasta and as barrel-aged top class wines. Carried by Italian immigrants, it found its way to California and Argentina. However, it does not have the same reputation there.
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.
