Monte Bernardi, Panzano, Chianti Classico, Riserva 2022 CLOSEOUT Mazards and Les Côtes crus

Mazards and Les Côtes crus

and sappy herbs

This is beyond exotic…

Drinks well presently with decanting & airing but at 23 years of age it is at or close to its peak of development

The 2011 is a decidedly mid-weight

Monte Bernardi, Panzano, Chianti Classico, Riserva 2022 CLOSEOUT Mazards and Les Côtes crusEven 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