2008 Pian de Ciampolo
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The 2008 Pian del Ciampolo conquers the palate with beautiful, intensely perfumed red cherries. The finish is long, understated and impeccably pure, with a final fragrant note that adds lift and finesse. This is a relatively lithe Pian del Ciampolo. Readers in search of a fine Sangiovese-based wine will find much to admire. Pian del Ciampolo is predominantly Sangiovese with a dash of Canaiolo and Colorino.
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Antonio Galloni, Vinous
Antonio Galloni, Wine Advocate
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The 2008 Pian del Ciampolo conquers the palate with beautiful, intensely perfumed red cherries. The finish is long, understated and impeccably pure, with a final fragrant note that adds lift and finesse. This is a relatively lithe Pian del Ciampolo. Readers in search of a fine Sangiovese-based wine will find much to admire. Pian del Ciampolo is predominantly Sangiovese with a dash of Canaiolo and Colorino. Anticipated maturity: 2010-2016. Importer: Rosenthal Wine Merchants, Pine Plains, NY; tel. (800) 910-1990
About the producer
The legendary Montervertine estate was created by the Manetti family in 1967 and is best known for its iconic pure Sangiovese, Le Pergole Torte. Based in Chianti but with the wines labelled as IGT Toscana, these elegant wines are rightfully some of Tuscany and Italy’s most sought-after.