Wine Podere Monastero, “La Pineta”, Toscana IGT, 2021, wooden box, 1.5 L

Admirers of Burgundy wines recommend trying “La Pineta” – very elegant, bright, fruity wine produced in Italy. It is created from Pinot Noir grapes grown in Tuscany at an altitude of about 500 meters above sea level. The average age of the vines is 5 years. The grapes are harvested in early September during its optimum maturity. Fermentation of the wort produced within 12 days in steel vats at a controlled temperature of 26 C. This is followed by malolactic fermentation. Matures drink for 12 months in French oak barrels Allier. Bottled wine before selling another 7 months aged in the cellars of the economy. “La Pineta” 2012 good to drink now, but it can keep its excellent organoleptic characteristics up to 10 years.

Podere Monastero estate is located in the municipality of Castellina in Chianti, in the heart of Tuscany, about 500 meters above sea level. It was founded in 2000, oenologist Alessandro Cellai, with the sole purpose to create two great wines – Campanaio and La Pineta. The total vineyard area of 3 hectares. Half of them took the grapes Pinot Nero (Pinot Noir), which is used for making wine La Pineta, and is considered one of the best varieties in the world, as the wines produced from it, are especially harmony and elegance. On the remaining 1.5 hectares are grown Cabernet Sauvignon (50%) and Merlot (50%). The creation of vineyards was preceded by serious and painstaking work on the selection of appropriate land and choosing the best rootstocks and clones for planting. Extensive research and careful attention to all operations conducted on the territory of the vineyards and winery, led to the emergence of two great wines with great qualities. These wines are fully reflect the specific characteristics of the grape varietal and the positive aspects of the local terroir.