Anfiteatro 2017

Description

Vecchie Terre di Montefili Anfiteatro is the flagship wine of the winery founded by Roccaldo Acuti in 1979 and continued by his daughter Maria and son-in-law, winemaker Tommaso Paglione. The Sangiovese grape variety used to produce this wine is native to Tuscany and vinified as a single varietal. It is grown in Greve in Chianti, in the province of Florence, on typically clayey soil where it performs best, at an altitude of 500 meters above sea level. Sangiovese is a grape variety with medium-large, purplish-black berries that tend to ripen late and are characterized by a high level of acidity. This grape variety is particularly susceptible to mold, a condition that generally occurs during cold, humid winters or particularly rainy autumns. Furthermore, it tends to produce abundant harvests, a factor that forces many winemakers to monitor yields to prevent a decline in the quality and properties of the wine. After the manual grape harvest and the subsequent destemming phase, aimed at separating the berries from the stalks, the actual vinification process begins with spontaneous fermentation thanks to the use of exclusively native yeasts and subsequent maceration in stainless steel barrels. The process concludes with aging, which lasts two years, in 350-liter barrels.

Details

Perfume

Broad and typical olfactory panorama of blueberries and blackcurrants still crunchy, wilting violets, undergrowth with dogwood berries, bay leaves and camphor, clear haematic note and intense spiciness of Sichuan pepper and cinnamon, light roast of coffee.

Color

Radiant ruby.

Taste

Vibrant freshness makes for a slender and balanced sip with a strong personality. The tannins are powerful but velvety, the full-bodied sapid thrust manages a very long persistence full of fruity and spicy echoes.

Serve at:

18 - 20 °C.

Longevity:

10 - 15 years

Decanting time:

1 hour

Producer

Producer

Vecchie Terre di Montefili

From this winery

• Start up year: 1975
• Oenologist: Serena Gusmeri
• Bottles produced: 45.000
• Hectares: 23

Nestled in the heart of Chianti Classico, Montefili is where the whispers of the land and the touch of the sun breathe life into every bottle. Montefili embodies a philosophy of respect for nature, tradition and sustainability. Our ethos revolves around creating wines that are a true expression of our unique terroir. The mission is continuous improvement, maintaining an openness and a willingness to evolve. Montefili’s legacy is one of deep roots and future growth, a place to be cherished by generations to come. Read more

Tuscany

Technical Sheet

Name	Vecchie Terre di Montefili Anfiteatro 2017
Type	Red green still
Denomination	Toscana IGT
Vintage	2017
Size	0,75 l
Alcohol content	13.5% by volume
Grape varieties	100% Sangiovese
Country	Italy
Region	Tuscany
Vendor	Vecchie Terre di Montefili
Origin	Greve in Chianti (FI)
Climate	Altitude: 500 m. a.s.l.
Soil composition	Clayey marl
Cultivation system	Inverted cordon
Wine making	Spontaneous fermentation with indigenous yeasts and maceration in steel.
Aging	24 months in 350 L tonneaux
Allergens	Contains sulphites