Monte Bernardi 'Retromarcia' Chianti Classico 2022 750ml BreakThru orange peel and black tea

orange peel and black tea accents as this picks up speed and tension toward refined tannins

floral and chewy on the palate

This Chehalem Mountains wine is what we like to think of as a snapshot of the AVA

or use in place of a liqueur in a cocktail

and/or Moelleux 1ère Trie (selected berries)

Monte Bernardi 'Retromarcia' Chianti Classico 2022 750ml BreakThru orange peel and black teaRetromarcia is a Chianti Classico made from 100% Sangiovese grapes (since 2010). The grapes come from vineyards consisting of shale (Galestro) 70%, sandstone (Arenaria Calcare Pietraforte) 20%, limestone (Alberese) 10%. The vineyards age range from plantings 2003 2010. 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,