The Chardonnay di Monteverro 2023 is an exceptional white wine from the Tuscan coast and is counted by the estate itself among the most precious labels in its range. Made from 100% organically grown Chardonnay, fermented and aged in equal parts of French barrique and concrete egg, this wine unites the finesse and minerality of great Burgundies with the saline signature of the Maremma. With a production of only around 5,000 bottles, it ranks among the estate's most exclusive cuvées.
In the glass, a brilliant pale gold-yellow with green reflections and mercury-like flashes on the rim. On the nose, a refined and layered bouquet: ripe pear, apricot and yellow apple are followed by subtle notes of toasted brioche, lychee and white flowers, with hints of flint and mountain hay in the background. On the palate, a round and fresh entry opens into a vibrant, citrus-driven mid-palate — mirabelle plum, white peach, vanilla and lemon tart. The body is medium and creamy, supported by a lively acidity. The finish is long, finely mineral and saline, with a characteristic touch of slate and grapefruit that gives this Chardonnay its unmistakable coastal character. A wine for lobster with beurre blanc, grilled turbot, risotto with wild mushrooms and 24-month aged Comté.
Monteverro is the leading coastal estate of Julia and Georg Weber in Capalbio, in the southern Maremma. Originally inspired by Bordeaux but with a distinctive signature of its own, they have been building a reference estate for Tuscan coastal wines since 2003. Although the range is largely dedicated to Bordeaux and Rhône varieties, the estate considers its Chardonnay one of its most important labels. This Chardonnay represents a challenge that only succeeds in a handful of locations along the Tuscan coast. The grapes grow on clay and limestone soils, planted at 7,575 vines per hectare in east-west orientation — a deliberate choice, unlike the rest of the estate's parcels, to limit direct sun exposure. The vines are also trained exceptionally high, so the grapes catch less reflected heat from the ground. The constant sea breeze and cool nights give the Chardonnay its characteristic tension and aromatic clarity. Harvest is carried out entirely by hand, with picking dates precisely adapted to each section of the Chardonnay parcels. In the cellar, whole clusters are gently pressed and a spontaneous fermentation with native yeasts follows. All movement takes place by gravity. The wine is aged for fourteen months on fine lees in a carefully chosen split: 50% in French barriques (of which only 10% are new oak) and 50% in concrete eggs. This combination lends the wine texture, complexity and subtle spice, while the concrete preserves freshness, minerality and aromatic purity. The wine is unfined and only lightly filtered before bottling. The result is a Chardonnay that Monteverro compares to great Burgundies for its freshness and elegant texture, yet which unmistakably reveals itself as a Maremma coastal wine: precise, saline and with remarkable ageing potential. A wine produced in limited quantities — approximately 5,000 bottles per year.
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