COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2023
GRAPE
Sangiovese, Canaiolo Nero
PRODUCER
Poderi Le Bèrne
REGION
Toscana
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Intensity
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Poderi Le Bèrne is a family-run estate located in the Cervognano area of Montepulciano, Tuscany, a sub-zone highly regarded for its unique microclimate and soils. Founded in the late 1960s by Egidio Natalini, the estate is now managed by his son Andrea. The name 'Le Bèrne' derives from a late Etruscan or Latin term meaning 'hillock' or 'land on a knoll.' The estate focuses on traditional Tuscan winemaking, showcasing the unique expression of Sangiovese (locally known as Prugnolo Gentile) grown in Pliocene clay and sand soils.
ALCOHOL
13.5%
AVG. PRICE
€15
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
YES
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
The name 'Le Bèrne' comes from an ancient Etruscan word referring to a hillock or knoll, describing the estate's elevated topography.
Fact 02
The estate is situated in Cervognano, widely considered one of the absolute best crus or microclimates in the Montepulciano appellation.
Fact 03
Unlike its bigger brother Vino Nobile, this Rosso is crafted to emphasize fresh fruit and immediate accessibility while maintaining Tuscan character.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The Rosso di Montepulciano is crafted from hand-harvested grapes, primarily Sangiovese with a small percentage of Canaiolo Nero. Fermentation takes place in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks with skin contact for about 10 to 12 days. Following malolactic fermentation, the wine is aged for approximately 6 to 8 months in large Slavonian oak casks (botti) and French oak tonneaux to soften the tannins while preserving the bright, primary fruit character. It is then refined in the bottle before release.
