Jay Kline

9.1

I brought this bottle to the Tasting Group and served double-blind. Popped and poured. Deep, translucent ruby with a watery rim. On the nose: red cherries, dried herbs, Earl Grey, dusty earth and a hint of baking spice. On the palate: again with the red cherries, black tea, and dried herbs. Medium tannins and good acid. Impeccable balance. Finish is long and a touch savory. One taster remarked that it reminded him of Montevertine (whoa, he was close!). Pound for pound, one of the best Rosso’s coming from Montalcino that can be had at any price and this can be had under $30 all day. The 2016 is a fire cracker in its youth and delivering the goods right now. A contrast to the 2015 which, to my palate, was a touch flabby. Absolutely charming. — 5 years ago

Robert Lim

9.0

Nice bonus to a fine meal at Charlie Bird. Props to Brandon and the team for their hospitality, Montevertine for the win! — 10 years ago

Max Kogod

Owner Kogod Wine Merchant

9.1

A bit long in the tooth, but absolutely delicious fruit nonetheless. — 10 years ago

Jason Heller

Master Sommelier

9.3

1988 private label from montevertine. Beautiful wine through 4 of 6 bottles. — 12 years ago

Luca Musso

9.4

2001 vin santo montevertine — 14 years ago

Ian Hamel

9.2

2020/4/15-16 with Venetian red tonguebsole roasted with potatoes and onions and chicory salad, and black sea bream linguine and fava, pancetta and onion ragu. Monteraponi is always so good - up there with Montevertine among my favorite Chianti estates. The 2017 edition is a light to medium weight with a nice transparent texture, and that dried orange peel and cherry thing. — 6 years ago

Pinotman /// Andreas

9.3

Great but pricy. A super traditional producer from Chianti. 90% Sangiovese. Cherries 🍒 and black tea notes chalk and dust. Way too young only 12.5%. La Perla from the same winery is a benchmark. This is good too. From the SD wine company last bottle. — 9 years ago

Pascaline Lepeltier, MS

Master Sommelier, Wine Director Rouge Tomate New York

9.1

1981 pale as a peony, lifted by the acid / a really nice surprise — 10 years ago

Cara Patricia

GM/Partner/Head Sommelier at Les Clos San Francisco

9.2

Nutty. Sanguine. Leather. Dried fig. Deep smokey cherry. Bright acid and structured. Caramel and hazelnut. Declassified La Pergole Torte, 1991. — 12 years ago

Raj Harb

9.4

needs some time. Felt a bit sweet following the montevertine but very good. — 7 years ago

Andrew Mecoli

9.1

Typical aged Sangiovese with cloudy earthy-leathery elements. Somewhat rustic and unpolished, but the classic, old world profile and austere complexity make it very appealing. — 8 years ago

Jerry Raphael

9.2

Finishing up some old Aqua Vitae with family. Excellent!! — 10 years ago

with Barbara

George Tita

10

Wow! From a 3L. — 12 years ago

Alessandro Rossi

8.9

Pergole Torte declassato ? Chissà perché bottiglia molto buona e decisamente in forma ! — 13 years ago