Producer
Montevertine
Winery in Radda in Chianti that produces, in addition to wines, a small selection of spirits including the Aqua Vitae "Le Pergole Torte", a grappa riserva obtained from Sangiovese pomace and aged in caratelli di rovere.
- Radda in Chianti · Tuscany · Italy
- Since 1967
- 2 products
The story
The Montevertine estate was acquired in 1967 by Sergio Manetti; the first wine production dates back to the 1971 vintage. The company has grown as a historic agricultural and winemaking reality in the territory of Radda in Chianti, maintaining traditional winemaking methods and a family-run approach.
Production philosophy
Simplicity, respect for the territory and artisanal care in processes: Montevertine enhances the traditional varieties of Chianti (particularly Sangiovese) and applies a production approach focused on quality and the typicality of raw materials.
Territory
Località Montevertine, municipality of Radda in Chianti (province of Siena), heart of the Chianti Classico area, Tuscany, Italy.
Production method
For the Aqua Vitae "Le Pergole Torte", the pomace collected from the namesake vineyard is destined for artisanal distillation; the product is made in collaboration with the Distilleria Artigiana led by Gioacchino Nannoni. Distillation is carried out with steam-heated calderini / batch pot stills and the spirit is then aged in caratelli di rovere.
Distillation
Artisanal distillation with steam-heated calderini / batch pot still (collaboration with the Distilleria Artigiana of Gioacchino Nannoni).
Ageing
Aging in caratelli di rovere for about four years (for the Aqua Vitae Le Pergole Torte).
Characteristics
- Type
- Producer
- City
- Radda in Chianti
- Categories
- grappa
- aged grappa
- Sangiovese pomace eau‑de‑vie
- artisanal gin
- Raw materials
- Sangiovese pomace
- Casks and ageing vessels
- caratelli di rovere
- Representative products
- Aqua Vitae Le Pergole Torte (Grappa Riserva)
- Gin Montevertine
What makes it distinctive
- Aqua Vitae "Le Pergole Torte": grappa riserva from Sangiovese pomace of the Le Pergole Torte vineyard.
- Product made in collaboration with artisan distiller Gioacchino Nannoni.
- Multiyear aging in caratelli di rovere that imparts an amber color and softness.
- Historic company of Radda in Chianti, active since 1967 with a strong territorial identity.