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Montevertine
Le Pergole Torte was the first single
vineyard Super-Tuscan to be made from 100% Sangiovese. Owner
Sergio Manetti was thoroughly displeased with the on-going
addition of “vitigni migliorativi”, or complementary
grapes (e.g Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc,
etc.) to Sangiovese 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 other 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. Sadly, Sergio
passed away several years ago. His legend, however, lives
on in his wines.
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