High above the heart of Chianti Classico, perched over 500 meters in the hills of Panzano, Montefili crafts high‑altitude, low‑intervention wines that channel Sangiovese in its purest, most expressive form. Founded in 1975 with what became Panzano’s first single‑vineyard “Cru,” the estate was revitalized in 2015, yet its historic vines still anchor the iconic Anfiteatro Toscana IGT.
Ruby red in color, the 2019 reveals ripe red fruit layered with warm notes of nutmeg, ginger, and dried plum, leading to a bright, precise palate with a lively, lingering finish.
93 James Suckling Fresh and crunchy with strawberry and cherry character as well as hints of wood. Slightly earthy in a good way. The palate is medium with firm and silky tannins and a lightly chewy finish. Give this two or three years to soften. Try after 2026.
91 Wine Spectator Ripe and showing some development, this red displays raisin, dried cherry, leather, spice and woodsy underbrush flavors. Fresh, with a light dusting of tannins on the lingering finish. Drink now through 2030. 219 cases made, 100 cases imported.
