Type:    red Grape:    75% Sangiovese, 15% Merlot + 10% Cabernet Sauvignon Maturation:    barrique-aged 14 months Winemaker:    Giovanni Bortoluzzi

General

SUPREMUS TUSCANY IGT:
Monte Antico's pinnacle wine, freshly released, is a blend of wines from diverse top locations that go from Chianti Classico to Maremma. It packs amazing impact and flavor, and is styled by Neil Empson with star winemaker Franco Bernabei.

Vineyard Characteristics

From old vineyards (over 25 years old) and select locations ranging from Chianti Classico to Maremma, near the coast.

Vinification and Aging

Aged 14 months in barrique – principally Allier oak, seasoned for 36 months. 70% of the barriques are new. Bottle age before release is 6 months.

Tasting Notes

Deep crimson in color, it sparkles with purple reflections. Its intense, persistent bouquet of violets, cherries and red berry fruit shows subtle, elegant notes of vanilla and toasted wood, balsamic and minerally nuances and hints of leather, chocolate, black pepper and cinnamon... An exquisite palette of aromas confirmed on the full, lush, flavorful palate characterized by sweet, mellow tannins and velvet texture.

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