When the late Sergio Manetti, a successful Italian steel industry executive bought the Montevertine estate as a holiday home back in 1967, little did he dream that it would soon become an all-consuming passion and a lifetime occupation. Montervertine lies in the ancient commune of Radda, deep in the heart of Tuscany's celebrated Chianti Classico wine country. After acquiring the property, Manetti set about restoring the dilapidated farmhouse and it seemed only natural, while he was at it, to build a small wine cellar and plant some four acres of land with vines. .

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IL Sodaccio 1997

90% Sangiovese 10% Canaiolo

This needs some air but it gives you plenty of pretty plum, strawberry and cherry aromas. Full-bodied, with soft tannins and loads of ripe berry, strawberry flavors on the finish.

Montevertine Toscana IGT 2000

90% Sangiovese,10% Canaiolo

Delicate and pretty, with plum, cream and tea character. Medium-bodied, with fine tannins and a fresh finish. Sangiovese and Canaiolo. Drink now.

Le Pergole Torte 2000

100% Sangiovese

Has plum and berry aromas, light to medium body and bright acidity. Slightly loosely knit, but a nice drink. Very delicate for Pergole Torte. Drink now. Tasted twice, with consistent notes. (JS)

Bianco di Montevertine IGT 2000

50% Trebbiano, 50% Malvasia

Pian del Ciampolo Toscana IGT 2001/2002

85% Sangiovese, 15% Canaiolo

Montevertine "M" 1999

50% Trebbiano, 50% Malvasia