Debut of Montevertine 100 Year Commemorative Magnums “Il Duemilaventuno di Sergio Manetti” only 1000

Montevertine is one of Tuscany’s most cherished and quietly profound estates, perched in the hills of Radda in Chianti and devoted entirely to Sangiovese in its purest, most traditional form. It’s been IWM’s favorite Sangiovese producer for over 25+ years now. Founded in 1967 by Sergio Manetti, the estate emerged almost accidentally into the world of fine wine: Manetti initially produced wine for personal enjoyment, only to discover that the character and finesse of his Sangiovese far exceeded expectations. Rejecting the direction of the newly forming Chianti Classico regulations of the time—particularly their insistence on blending in white grapes—Montevertine withdrew from the consorzio and chose instead to follow its own path. This independence became a defining virtue. From high-altitude vineyards, farmed with meticulous care, the estate focuses on low yields, restrained cellar work, and a philosophy that places purity, depth, and longevity above all else.

Over the decades, Montevertine has grown into a benchmark for traditional Tuscan winemaking, renowned especially for its flagship Le Pergole Torte, a wine that has become a cultural symbol as much as a vinous one. The estate’s style is unmistakably elegant: bright Sangiovese fruit, fine-boned structure, lifted aromatics, and a sense of clarity that makes the wines feel both timeless and alive. Today, Sergio Manetti’s son, Martino, continues the legacy with the same uncompromising standards, honoring the values that gave Montevertine its singular identity. In a landscape filled with modern interpretations and polished international blends, Montevertine stands as a beacon of authenticity—an estate where tradition, site, and craftsmanship converge to create wines of rare emotional resonance.

To honor what would have been Sergio Manetti’s 100th birthday, Montevertine released an extraordinary commemorative bottling called Il Duemilaventuno di Sergio Manetti, crafted entirely from Sangiovese and drawn from the estate’s oldest and most historic vineyards in Montevertine Vecchia and Le Pergole Torte. Produced exclusively in magnum format (1.5L) and limited to just 1,000 individually numbered bottles, it stands as one of the rarest and most personal releases in the estate’s history. The wine spent 24 months in large Slavonian oak casks, was bottled without filtration on September 24, 2024, and bears a special label featuring an Alberto Manfredi linocut depicting two expressive faces—an artistic tribute that blends memory, legacy, and the deeply human story behind Montevertine. This is not Le Pergole Torte in a magnum it was specifically conceived not merely as another vintage but as a centennial homage to the founder, the release captures the spirit of independence and purity that has defined the estate since the 1960s.

The wine itself is a monumental expression of Sangiovese: deep ruby in color, intensely perfumed with dark cherries, morello cherry, blackberry, incense, cedar, subtle earth, and a faint sanguine minerality. On the palate it is powerful yet refined, with vibrant acidity, firm but polished tannins, and a long, resonant finish that shows both concentration and remarkable finesse. It is layered, complex, and architecturally precise, it is a wine built for the long arc of time—expected to age gracefully well into the 2050s and beyond. The combination of its symbolic meaning, minuscule production, magnum-only bottling, and profound quality makes Il Duemilaventuno not just a collector’s treasure but a once-in-a-generation encapsulation of what Montevertine represents: purity, authenticity, artisanal discipline, and the enduring soul of Sangiovese. And, an incredible gift to give oneself or your most loved one!

Montevertine Il Duemilaventuno di Sergio Manetti 2021 1.5 L

Special Price $3,499.00 - 4 Magnums available before the holidays on request

The 2022 Montevertine and the 2023 Pian del Ciampolo are essential expressions of the estate’s philosophy, each demonstrating Montevertine’s unwavering commitment to purity, tradition, and the soulful transparency of Sangiovese. Montevertine has always believed that great wine begins with uncompromising farming, gentle cellar work, and a refusal to bend to trends, and these two cuvées embody that ethos with clarity. The 2022 Montevertine, sourced from the estate’s classic high-altitude parcels, shows the refined, architectural side of Sangiovese—elegant, lifted, and quietly powerful. It delivers the estate’s signature balance of brightness and structure: red cherry, cranberry, rose petal, and subtle herbs framed by fine, chalk- etched tannins and that unmistakable Radda acidity. Pian del Ciampolo 2023, meanwhile, channels the youthful, juicy, and immediately expressive personality of the estate, offering a more open, succulent profile without sacrificing precision. Both wines demonstrate the same disciplined minimalism—no barrique, no heavy extraction, no embellishment—only the vineyard speaking through Sangiovese.

Together, these two wines show how Montevertine expresses its classical signature across different registers: Montevertine 2022 gives you the noble, composed, long-aging side of the estate, while Pian del Ciampolo 2023 highlights the vibrant, delicious immediacy that makes Sangiovese so compelling in the first place. Their styles may differ in intensity and scope, but both carry the unmistakable Montevertine DNA—pure fruit, clean lines, lifted aromatics, and that beautiful interplay of energy, juiciness, and finesse. They are not merely “entry” and “main” wines but essential pieces of the estate’s identity, showing how even the simplest expression at Montevertine still radiates classical grace, authenticity, and a deep respect for tradition.

The above wines can be available for Holiday delivery on request

Montevertine 2022

Special Price $139.99 - 36 Bottles available

Special Price $299.99 - 3 Bottles available

Pian del Ciampolo 2023

Special Price $69.99 - 24 Bottles available

The Montevertine Le Pergole Torte 1988 in 3L is an extraordinarily rare and highly collectible bottle, not only because of its magnum format but also due to its historical significance as one of the estate’s earliest benchmark vintages in a decade that helped define Montevertine’s reputation for purity and longevity. This wine demonstrates the estate’s classical elegance, with remarkable structure and a depth of flavor that has only grown more compelling with age. On the palate, it offers concentrated layers of cherry, dried rose, and subtle tobacco, framed by fine-grained tannins and a lingering, mineral-tinged finish.

The Le Pergole Torte 2006 in 3L is equally coveted, representing a modern-era classic that balances the youthful energy of Sangiovese with the maturity and poise that comes from meticulous winemaking. Its rarity is amplified by the magnum format, which enhances the wine’s aging potential and ensures a slow, harmonious evolution. Tasting notes reveal lush cherry and blackberry aromas, hints of leather and spice, and a beautifully integrated, persistent finish. The 2006 in 750ml, while more common, still exemplifies the estate’s commitment to precision and elegance, with a similar aromatic profile of dark red fruits, subtle herbs, and a tactile, fine- boned structure that carries beautifully through the palate.

The Pian del Ciampolo 2017 in 750ml is a rare expression of Montevertine’s younger-vine Sangiovese, offering a more immediately approachable yet thoroughly precise style. Collectors prize this bottle for its vibrancy and energy, which capture the essence of the estate’s philosophy of clarity and minimal intervention. Aromas of bright cherry, raspberry, and rose petal combine with a juicy, focused palate, fine acidity, and a long, persistent finish.

Finally, the Montevertine Rosso 2017 in 3L is a massive and collectible representation of the estate’s entry-level Sangiovese, yet in magnum form it gains a depth and longevity that few other large-format bottles achieve. Its rarity, combined with Montevertine’s reputation for restrained elegance, makes it highly desirable among collectors who appreciate the interplay of immediate drinkability and age-worthy structure. On the palate, it offers red cherry and subtle wild herb notes, with gentle tannins and bright, refreshing acidity that carry through a long, harmonious finish.

These bottles collectively showcase Montevertine’s ability to balance power, finesse, and authenticity, while also highlighting the estate’s rare and collectible legacy in large formats and classic vintages.

Montevertine Le Pergole Torte 1988 3L

Special Price $2,499.99 - 1 Bottle available

Montevertine Le Pergole Torte 2006 3L

Special Price $2,299.99 - 1 Bottle available

Montevertine Le Pergole Torte 2006 750ml

Special Price $499.99 - 6 Bottles available

Montevertine Pian del Ciampolo 2017 750ml

Special Price $89.99 - 2 Bottles available

Montevertine Rosso 2017 3L

Special Price $849.99 - 1 Bottle available

The above wines are in our cellar available for immediate release