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Montevertine
Pian del Ciampolo
2020
3.8
Region
Italy › Toscana › IGP Toscano
Type
red · still
Grapes
Sangiovese, Canaiolo, Colorino
Alcohol
13%
Volume
750 mL
Tasting Notes(1)
3.8
Reflecting on past experiences with this wine's previous vintages, this bottle fell somewhat short. This time around, it seemed more suited as a food accompaniment rather than a standout wine on its own. Its simplicity, while not necessarily a flaw, didn't match the complexity I expected. Fruit-forward bouquet with subtle hints of tomato stem. The tannins were slightly dry, though the wine did maintain a good balance and acidity. Overall, it was a pleasant, if not particularly remarkable, wine.
About
Pian del Ciampolo, Montevertine's versatile (read 'basic') wine suitable for all occasions, is a blend predominantly made from Sangiovese, complemented by Canaiolo and Colorino. These grapes are sourced from all the estate's vineyards and are aged in Slavonian oak barrels for one year. With Pian del Ciampolo undergoes a 25-day alcoholic fermentation in concrete vats, followed by malolactic fermentation in the same vats. After 12 months of ageing in oak and an additional three months in the bottle, this wine emerges as a true reflection of the Chianti terroir, embodying the character and tradition of Montevertine.
