A legendary winery, which needs no introduction, that of Montevertine is a reality which perhaps more than any other in Tuscany is synonymous with Sangiovese and tradition. A winery that was founded at the end of the 60s in the heart of Chianti Classico, not far from Radda in Chianti, thanks to the intuition of Sergio Manetti, then a steel industrialist. In fact, the restoration of the house was followed by the first planting, two hectares of vineyard flanked by a small cellar, and the idea of producing some wine for friends. However, given the success of the first vintage produced, 1971, Sergio decided to abandon his business and dedicate himself entirely to the production of wine, supported in the cellar by what is considered the greatest and most knowledgeable connoisseur of Sangiovese, the unforgettable Giulio Gambelli .
The intent was immediately to produce a wine that bears witness to the history of a territory, with the desire to always improve, while remaining faithful to Sangiovese. The first years were of experimentation, but already at the end of the 1970s the name of Montevertine began to appear in all the specialized magazines as one of the best examples of Chianti Classico. The turning point came in 1977: “Le Pergole Torte” was born, the first pure Sangiovese vinified ever produced in the area. The wine was paradoxically rejected by the Chianti Classico consortium, as it did not respect the production parameters and did not also include the other grapes foreseen in the specifications of the time, but it achieved great success from critics and enthusiasts.
The labels designed by Alberto Manfredi make this legendary wine even more fascinating. Montevertine boasts 18 hectares of organically grown vineyards and is skilfully managed by Martino, Sergio's son. In addition to the famous "Le Pergole Torte", the company produces the "Pian del Ciampolo" and the "Montevertine", both with the Toscana Rosso IGT denomination. Montevertine wines continue to excite drinkers from all over the world thanks to their unique finesse and longevity.