Monte Bernardi, Panzano, Chianti Classico, Riserva 2022 CLOSEOUT So vibrant and alive

So vibrant and alive

Grenache-forward CdP

and sappy herbs

roasted coffee beans

the de la Riva name is still held in very high esteem and old bottles are particularly hard to come by

Monte Bernardi, Panzano, Chianti Classico, Riserva 2022 CLOSEOUT So vibrant and aliveEven 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 propertys 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