While Pinot Nero is capable of producing wines of extraordinary elegance and harmony, it sometimes has difficulty adapting to conditions in Italy. To succeed with this grape in a land known for indigenous varietals, Alessandro Cellai had to approach every operation in the vineyard and the cellar meticulously. For example, he found that allowing the skins to macerate with dry ice prior to fermentation brought out more finessed perfumed aromas. The wine’s name takes inspiration from the surrounding pine forests, as ”La Pineta” translates to ”pine tree”. Always a modern, bold and robust style. Pure expression of Pinot Nero from the heart of Chianti, Podere Monastero 2019 La Pineta is a wine that reveals aromas of berries and cherries followed by spices, cedar wood and a touch of cinnamon. It is necessary to give this wine a few more years to achieve better integration. The taste is fresh and spicy with flavors of spearmint and dried ginger. The effect is super intense and enveloping. It is certainly a different expression to French Pinot Noir, but there is something totally irresistible that makes it unmissable. Podere Monastero is the property of Alessandro Cellai in Castellina in Chianti, in the heart of the Chianti Classico. Cellai produces only two wines, a Pinot Noir and a Cabernet Sauvignon / Merlot, both made in a rich and fruity New World inspired style. Total production 3200 bottles.
