{"product_id":"monte-bernardi-chianti-cl-saetta-riserva-2022","title":"Monte Bernardi, Panzano, Chianti Classico, Sa'etta, Riserva 2022","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCertified Organic\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEven though the estate Monte Bernardi dates back to 1085 in the region of Panzano in Tuscany, Michael Schmelzer and family purchased the estate in 2003 and have been making beautiful Sangiovese-based wines and olive oil ever since. The property’s vineyards are situated in the hilly, southern-most region of Panzano, an area that has been acknowledged as one of the “Grand Crus” of Chianti Classico. Most of the vineyards are more than 40 years old. Before 1992, the grapes were sold to neighboring farms. The Schmelzer family, originally from Michigan, purchased Monte Bernardi in 2003. As winemaker, Michael has invested time, love and money in the vineyards, the winery and villa. The property was certified biodynamic in 2004.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA Chianti Classico Riserva (100% Sangiovese) with great complexity and minerality. The\u003cbr\u003egrapes are selected from the vineyard of the same name \"\u003cstrong\u003eSa'Etta\u003c\/strong\u003e\". The vineyard enjoys\u003cbr\u003eoptimal exposure and special soil. After a natural fermentation in cement tanks, The wine is racked into oak barrels of German\/Austrian origin where it undergoes malolactic\u003cbr\u003efermentation and remains for at least 18 months, followed by further aging in the bottle for 6 months. The vineyard is very stony composed of Arenaria-Calcare known as Pietraforte, rich in quartz etchings, giving an elegant complexity and balance, with time the wine shows juicy fruit, strong minerality, acidity integrated with elegant tannins. The wine has great potential for aging but is also enjoyable in youth.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"CHAPTER 4 | FINE + RARE","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51986660196632,"sku":"ETE-IT778-22-C400928-STORE","price":58.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0695\/5302\/9400\/files\/IMG_4857.jpg?v=1776979338","url":"https:\/\/chapfour.com\/ja\/products\/monte-bernardi-chianti-cl-saetta-riserva-2022","provider":"CHAPTER 4 | FINE + RARE","version":"1.0","type":"link"}