Monte Bernardi Retromarcia Chianti Classico 2022

Country: Italy

Region: Tuscany

Type: Red Wine

Grape: Sangiovese

The name Monte Bernardi appears in records dating back to the eleventh century. In 1992 the first estate-bottled wines were produced. The Schmelzer family purchased the property in 2003 and poured their hearts and souls into the vineyards, winery and villa, shaping Monte Bernardi into the acclaimed farm that it is today.

In 2017, Sara and Henry Bedford joined Michael Schmelzer as co-owners, bringing a new influx of excitement to the estate. Together they purchased the highly-regarded Sala farm of Panzano, which added ten more hectares of vineyards and five hectares of olive groves to the existing property. The Monte Bernardi estate now extends to over 70 hectares of land including 22 hectares of biodynamically farmed vineyards. 

This Chianti Classico is made from 100% Sangiovese grapes coming from vineyards consisting of 70% Galestro, 20% sandstone, and 10%  limestone. The vinification and maturation is reminiscent of a more traditional style Chianti Classico; the result is a fresh and fruity, medium-bodied, well-balanced wine, with a nice structure, juicy acidity and a long finish.