Monte Bernardi Chianti “Fiasco!” DOCG 2024 1.0Ltr

The FIASCO! wine boasts an aromatic bouquet and a refined tannic structure, thanks to the Sangiovese grapes grown at high altitudes in fully organic vineyards. This wine offers a wonderful depth of flavor, yet it maintains a medium-light body. Its dark ruby hue is complemented by a captivating aroma of red berries, flowers, and spices. On the palate, the wine is bright and fruity, with a savory, mineral-driven finish that lingers pleasantly.

• Country: Italy
• Region: Tuscany
• Appellation: Chianti
• Size: 1.0Ltr
• Color: Red

Varietal

Sangiovese

The name of this grape, meaning ‘blood of Jove’ conjures up evocative images of long dead civilizations, and gives the Sangiovese varietal a sense of the holy, the sacred, the special. Indeed, this particular type of Italian grape has been cultivated and processed for thousands of years, and is said to be the original favorite grape varietal of the Romans, and the Etruscans before them. Throughout history, vintners have continued to plant this varietal, and they continue to produce wonderful wines to this day. The long bunches of very dark, round fruit are treasured by fine wineries in Italy and a few other places around the world, and when young, these grapes are lively ”“ full of strawberry flavors and a little spiciness. However, it is when they are aged in oak that they take on some truly special flavors and aromas, as seen in some of the finest wines of the Old World.