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2018 Montevertine, Le Pergole Torte, Toscana
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Start Your Wine Collection with 2018 Montevertine, Le Pergole Torte, Toscana
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Why We're Buying
Sergio Manetti acquired Montevertine in 1967. Four years later, he released his first vintage. And while other wineries developed blends that would become Super Tuscans, Manetti remained loyal to the sangiovese grape. The reliance on Italy's prized grape and artisan techniques has made Montevertine one of the rare beacons of true Chianti Classico. The 2018 Montevertine Le Pergole Torte offers a complete expression of sangiovese. The shapely body holds ripe red fruits, crushed rose petals, licorice, incense, violets, and baking spice. Tangy acids emerge on the mid-palate, while glossy tannins pervade the tightly wound structure, both hallmarks of the estate. Investors can safely hold 2018 Le Pergole Torte for more than two decades as it unwinds with time in the cellar. The Final Sip: Montevertine's reverence for tradition makes Le Pergole Torte an archetypal example of Chianti Classico.
Critics Scores
Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
A pure expression of Sangiovese, the Montevertine 2018 Le Pergole Torte works hard in this vintage to preserve its most elegant and timeless style. There is a point of ripeness and a hint of extra cherry concentration that gives this wine beautiful intensity and verticality. The expressive bouquet incorporates mild touches of spice, earth, pressed rose and lavender bud. I'm putting a plus sign next to my score to underline the aging potential of this vintage. The tannins are shapely and fine, but they reveal tight youthfulness that will soften with more time in the bottle. Silky, supple tannins are a hallmark of Le Pergole Torte. This is a 29,000-bottle production.
Vinous
The 2018 Le Pergole Torte is dense, creamy and nuanced from the very first taste. Red/purplish berry fruit, spice, rose petal and a touch of new French oak all build as the Pergole Torte opens with aeration. As always, Pergole shows that extra touch of richness from the selection of fruit used here, with that added texture from French oak. As appealing as the 2018 is today, it is of course a very young wine that will need years to be at its very finest.
Region Summary
Tuscany is one of the most iconic and prolific wine regions. It’s home to celebrated newcomers like Super Tuscans, as well as revered sub-regions steeped in centuries of tradition like Chianti and Brunello di Montalcino. The wide selection of age-worthy wines combined with affordable entry prices and strong historical performance makes Tuscany the rare region with something for everyone.
Why We're Investing
Tuscany is an embarrassment of riches. The idyllic Mediterranean climate plays host to many of Italy’s more than 350 authorized grapes. That includes native varieties like sangiovese as well as international staples like cabernet sauvignon, merlot, and syrah. The inherent diversity gives local winemakers the ultimate viticultural sandbox. The best example of Italian innovation is the Super Tuscan. First released in the 1970s, the red wine blends native grapes with international ones unsanctioned by the Italian legal system. Eventually, this style became so popular that lawmakers yielded and gave Super Tuscans their own designation. Today, Super Tuscans, such as Sassicaia, Solaia, Ornellaia, and Tignanello, rank among the most sought-after wines on the secondary market. Tuscany is far from a one-trick pony, though. Brunello di Montalcino has an ever-expanding global audience. With the success of the 2015 and 2016 vintages, estates like Biondi Santi, Casanova di Neri, and Poggio di Sotto have become household names. Meanwhile, Chianti has undergone its own renaissance. In 2011, it had zero labels traded on the secondary market. Today, buyers have dozens of Chianti options such as Castello di Ama and Fontodi. Critics have taken notice of Tuscany, too. James Suckling called Masseto his Winery of the Decade, with its pure merlot heralded as “the Petrus of Tuscany.” That’s not all. Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate has given Italian wines more perfect scores than all but three countries. The positive reviews are a good omen since Tuscan wines have a strong correlation with critic scores. Now, wine buyers should be hearing alarm bells in their heads. “High quality wines. International demand. Glowing critic scores. These wines must cost a fortune.” Not so fast. Tuscany offers the second most affordable entry point into the fine wine market, behind only the Rhône. In fact, its reasonable prices and high quality have allowed Tuscany to siphon interest from merchants and collectors away from stalwarts like Burgundy and Bordeaux.
What's the Latest
This tectonic shift is best seen in the secondary market. In 2013, Italy accounted for less than 2 of trade by value. By 2018, it reached 8.5 and today enjoys a double-digit share of the market. That makes Tuscany the most traded wine region outside of France. Even with a volatile global economy, the Liv-ex Italy 100 index notched 9.2 growth in 2022. That ranks third amongst all indices last year. It gets even better. As the name suggests, the index features a range of wines from Italy. The Tuscan components - such as Masseto, Sassicaia, and Solaia - outperformed their counterparts from Piedmont during that span, 12.2 to 5.3. When the economy slowed in 2022, buyers flocked to invest in Super Tuscans. Their blend of history, high liquidity, and strong relative value made Super Tuscans attractive portfolio diversifiers. The red wine had such high demand that it accounted for a whopping 22.1 of all Italian wines traded on the secondary market.
Looking Forward
If the future of the fine wine market were summarized in one word, it would be “broadening.” Ten years ago, Bordeaux had a stranglehold on the industry, accounting for 96 of trade. In recent years, that grip has loosened as buyers seek out great wines from other regions, including Tuscany. The increased interest has resulted in the number of traded Tuscan labels doubling every two years. There’s no reason to think that trend will slow anytime soon. Super Tuscans have cemented the region at the highest echelon of fine wine, while Brunello di Montalcino and Chianti keep buyers coming back for more. Tuscany is also well-positioned to handle the climate crisis. The Mediterranean climate and undulating landscape should mitigate some of the severe consequences of a constantly warming planet. The region’s widespread embrace of sustainable practices doesn’t hurt, either. Time will tell how the heat and rain, or lack thereof, will impact Tuscan viticulture. For now, the region’s future remains as bright as ever.