Vermentino Colli di Luni Argille Grigie 2022 Il Monticello 75 cl

Descrizione

History

In 1980 Pier Luigi Neri inherited a farm near Tuscany: a 19th century house and vast land, a small paradise in the countryside of Sarzana, in the province of La Spezia, which would become one of the most appreciated wine-growing realities of the Colli di Luni DOC . This success is due to the high quality of the Il Monticello company’s products and the care and respect for nature, both in the vineyards and in the cellar.

Alessandro and Davide Neri, passionate winemakers, are the heirs of those first cuttings of Vermentino, Sangiovese, Canaiolo and Ciliegiolo planted over 40 years ago. Thanks to their studies in agronomy and engineering, the two brothers have made the most of these crops, transforming Il Monticello into a successful company.

With over 14 hectares of vineyards, Il Monticello today produces around 100 thousand bottles a year, a significant number for a difficult land like Liguria, characterized by steep slopes that hinder the cultivation and maintenance of the vineyards. However, care and respect for the vine are fundamental principles for the Neri brothers, who know well that the vineyard is generous and repays those who take care of it with dedication.

Grapes used

Vermentino 100%

Production method

The grapes come from old vineyards that arise on gray clay soils.

Alcohol content

14%

Tasting notes

Golden yellow color. This wine stands out for its marked minerality and the characteristic balsamic notes that evoke the typical essences of the Mediterranean scrub, in particular thyme and rosemary, which gradually give way to hints of ripe fruit. It has a long persistence.

Possible combinations

Ideal with raw and baked fish, shellfish, and white meats such as Ligurian rabbit. Also excellent paired with goose liver pâté.