Monte Bernardi Retromarcia Chianti Classico 2021 COTES DE PROVENCE south-facing amphitheater perched at 600+

south-facing amphitheater perched at 600+ meters

with an awesome texture

an extraordinary place sculpted by the floods of the last ice age

dry finish that indicates good aging potential

and late harvest wines

Monte Bernardi Retromarcia Chianti Classico 2021 COTES DE PROVENCE south-facing amphitheater perched at 600+The estate name, Monte Bernardi, dates back to 1085. The majority of the vineyards are over 40 years old, with the first wine produced in 1992. Previously the grapes were sold to neighboring farms. The Schmelzer family purchased Monte Bernardi in 2003 and has since invested great amounts of time, love and money in the vineyards, the winery and villa. The Monte Bernardi estate extends over 53 hectares (130 acres), of which 9. 5 hectares (23. 5 acres).