Montevertine Le Pergole Torte 2022

Le Pergole Torte is a wine that needs little introduction. It is famous for its iconoclastic history, taking a stand for Sangiovese back when the Chianti police demanded blending with other varieties and some producers started experimenting with international grapes. It is famous for its labels, with a newly commissioned piece of art gracing the bottle each year. It is famous for its rarity and its longevity. But the most important characteristic of Le Pergole Torte is how profoundly delicious it is.

The "magic" of Pergole Torte actually has some very grounded building blocks. Radda, where they are located, is one of the highest elevation growing zones in Chianti, which leads to cooler nights. And the orginal Pergole Torte vineyard faces northeast, further mitigating higher temperatures. Add to this that the original vines are now over 50 years old and therefor better able to withstand hydric stress and . . . presto, magic!