Sergio Manetti was thoroughly exasperated by the hype surrounding Super Tuscan blends. Yet he was equally displeased with the DOC requirements that forbade aging in French barriques and continually added “vitigni migliorativi,” or complementary grapes (e.g Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, etc.) in an attempt to produce a more "international" wine with broader appeal - Manetti believed this implied that stand-alone Sangiovese wasn't good enough for top cuvees. Declaring Sangiovese second to none, he vowed never, ever to use white grapes in his red wines. So he produced his last Chianti Classico in 1981 and became a Sangiovese purist with his first release of Le Pergole Torte, later introducing Montevertine, Montevertine Riserva, and Il Sodaccio to his line. Sadly, Sergio passed away several years ago. His legend, however, lives on in his wines.