Description

Fattoria Montellori Poggio Alla Luna Chianti Red

The villa and surrounding grounds were purchased in 1895 by Giuseppe Nieri, who made the decision to invest in real estate and agriculture the important profits realized in leather trade. The second generation, with Mario Nieri, continued the work his father started. In the 40’s, the casks previously used for the fermentation of the grapes were replaced by glass-lined cement tanks. Bottling of Montellori’s wine under its own name and label occurred during the 1950’s. Small oak barriques began to appear in the Montellori cellars during the 1980’s, aiding in the creation of wines of larger complexity and greater finesse.

In 2015, Fattoria Montellori celebrates the 120th anniversary of the family winery, 4 generations of wine makers sharing the same passion : producing true personality wines which express both the family’s working philosophy and the specific character of the terroir.

Winemaking

Fattoria Montellori Poggio Alla Luna Chianti is fermented in stainless steel tanks at controlled temperature of 25-28°C; maceration on the skins lasted for about 20 days. The wine was then matured in steel 12 months to preserve the freshness and the fruitiness and few more months in bottle.

Fattoria Montellori Poggio Alla features a nice purple color. The nose opens up with typical aromas of Sangiovese, cherry and leather notes. The palate boasts cherry and red berry fruits up front, with persistent acidity. The finish is well balanced, leaving lingering notes of cherry. A true expression of Cerreto Guidi’s terroir.

This Chianti will  pair with Tuscan food, Tuscan salami, pasta, vegetable soups, fresh and medium seasoned cheeses.

Fattoria Montellori Poggio Alla Luna Chianti Red Notes To Your Senses:

• APPEARANCE: Purple
• AROMA: Elegant notes of tart cherry and hints of leather
• TASTE: Tart cherry, red berries and good acidity
• FINISH: Well balanced and lingering
• ABV: 13%