{"title":"Monte Bernardi | Chianti Classico","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Monte Bernardi Vineyards in the hilly region of Panzano, Chianti Classico\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0106\/1539\/0266\/files\/Collection_Image_310f05a8-db3d-4344-ad50-498321d08498.jpg?v=1606500843\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Monte Bernardi estate covers 53 hectares, 15 of which are under vine. 4.8 of these hectares are held on a long lease, which was taken out in 2011. The vineyards are situated in the hilly, southern-most region of Panzano, an area long acknowledged as one of the Grand Crus of Chianti Classico and is considered capable of making wines that can compete with the best in the world. Michael Schmelzer and his family bought the estate in 2003, and have invested heavily in it ever since.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe vines are planted on a soil of a high rock content mixture which, depending on the vineyard, consists of shale (Galestro), sandstone (Arenaria) and limestone (Alberese). The vineyards are perfectly situated at an altitude of 350 metres above sea level, surrounded by forests and enjoying a southern exposure, with the river Pesa flowing just a few hundred metres to the south. The estate has been certified organic and bio-dynamic since 2004. Grass and cover crops are grown in alternate rows: composted cow manure and biodynamic preparations are used. Harvesting is by hand, usually from late September until mid-October. Annual production is between 55,000 and 65,000 bottles. None of the wines are filtered. The wines are pure and elegant, with bright fruit and great length.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eMONTE BERNARDI\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c!-- split --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.montebernardi.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"The official website of Monte Bernardi\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0106\/1539\/0266\/files\/desktop_icon_cd1f9a91-a06b-4665-880d-cc47c0dde6d7_480x480.jpg?v=1588261941\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/montebernardi\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Like Monte Bernardi on Facebook\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0106\/1539\/0266\/files\/facebook_icon_d3f13554-5a1f-49e3-a487-0da023dfd02d_480x480.jpg?v=1588261424\" alt=\"\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0106\/1539\/0266\/files\/facebook_icon_d3f13554-5a1f-49e3-a487-0da023dfd02d_480x480.jpg?v=1588261424\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"monte-bernardi-chianti-classico-riserva","title":"Monte Bernardi Chianti Classico Riserva 2020","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Monte Bernardi Chianti Classico Riserva is an elegant and rich expression of Chianti Classico made from Sangiovese (95%) and Canaiolo Nero (5%) grapes. This Chianti Classico Riserva originates from vineyards which are now over 40 years in age, planted in soils of friable shale and limestone. Fermentation and maceration on the skins takes place in a combination of stainless steel and oak vats. It is then aged for at least 24 months in oak casks and a further 3 months in bottle prior to release. Bottled un-filtered, a fine deposit may form naturally in the bottle without diminishing the integrity of the wine. This is a fruity, aromatic Sangiovese based wine with soft, fine tannins. A medium to full-bodied, well-balanced wine which can be enjoyed upon release, but will reward significantly with ageing.[#intro]An elegant, rich \u0026amp; organic expression of Chianti Classico Riserva from a fine Tuscan estate...[\/intro]\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Monte Bernardi","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32213436891203,"sku":"A20BERNARDICCR-1","price":31.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0106\/1539\/0266\/products\/CCRiservaBottle.jpg?v=1606560595"},{"product_id":"monte-bernardi-fiasco-vino-rosso-litre-bottle","title":"Monte Bernardi Fiasco! Vino Rosso NV","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Monte Bernardi Fiasco! Vino Rosso is a superb-value, soft and extremely gluggable Vino da Tavola red wine presented in one litre bottles. It is a non-vintage, multi-blend of bought-in organic red grapes from several regions across Italy. From Tuscany there is Sangiovese, Canaiolo, Malvasia Nera and Colorino, from Le Marche there is the Montepulciano grape and from Sicily there is Frappato, Nerello Mascalese and Nero d'Avola grapes. Perfect for BBQ's, impromptu gatherings or mid-week quaffing, this is an affectionate and amusing nod in the direction of those straw-covered flasks which became such popular table lamps![#intro]When a bottle is not quite enough; soft, juicy \u0026amp; extremely gluggable!...[\/intro]\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Monte Bernardi","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40018035671107,"sku":"NVFIASCOROSSO","price":22.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0106\/1539\/0266\/products\/FiascoLitre.jpg?v=1655979124"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0106\/1539\/0266\/collections\/Collection_Image_2_5b57f50e-78e7-4914-87c4-bce350f33b36.jpg?v=1606500998","url":"https:\/\/hic.wine\/collections\/monte-bernardi-chianti-classico.oembed","provider":"Hic!","version":"1.0","type":"link"}