Toscana IGT Le Pergole Torte 2022 Montevertine

What kind of wine is it?

Le Pergole Torte by Montevertine is a still red wine produced in Tuscany from Sangiovese grapes. It stands out for its clear and rigorous style, with medium structure and fine tannins, designed to evolve over time while maintaining freshness and aromatic precision. Fermentation in concrete vats and aging in wood and bottle result in an elegant, long-lasting profile, with a Chianti-inspired character more focused on depth and freshness than on power.

Where does it come from?

The grapes come from the inland hills of Tuscany. Here, the temperate climate and temperature changes encourage slow ripening and preserve acidity and finesse. The altitude and natural ventilation help maintain the integrity of the fruit and support a linear, long-lived style.

How is it made?

The grapes are harvested with attention to the phenolic ripeness of the Sangiovese. Fermentation takes place in concrete vats, which stabilize the temperature and allow controlled extraction. Aging continues for 12 months in Slavonian oak casks, then for another 12 months in barriques, enhancing complexity and tannic precision. Finally, the wine rests for about 6 months in the bottle, integrates the components, and offers a more harmonious sip.

Tasting notes

It appears brilliant ruby red with garnet highlights. The nose is complex, with notes of ripe red fruit, earthy nuances, spices, and hints of leather. On the palate, it shows a full but measured body, with dense and well-distributed tannins. The tasting progression is long and well defined, finishing with a fine freshness that prolongs the persistence and keeps the finish clean.

Food pairings

It goes well with structured and flavorful dishes, where tannin and freshness balance the succulence. Roasted pigeon breast enhances the spicy notes of Sangiovese. It is also excellent with Florentine steak, roasted veal or lamb with herbs, and aged hard cheeses. It is suitable with "peposo all’imprunetina," where the spiciness of the wine integrates with the pepper and slow cooking.

When to serve it

It is a red suitable for cooler seasons and occasions where structure and balance are desired, and is also suited for elegant dinners thanks to its measured profile. Serve at 16 to 18°C, preferably after aeration or brief decanting, especially if young, to open up the bouquet and soften the tannins. Aging in Slavonian oak casks and barriques suggests good aging potential, appreciable both in the early years and after a longer period, up to 10–15 years.