Montevertine Rosso di Toscana Le Pergole Torte Magnum 2018
Production notes
“The “Le Pergole Torte” vineyard, planted in 1968, is an Italian Grand Cru on par with the very best of Burgundy. The wine of the same name has (rightly) become one of the world’s most sought-after collectibles.”
– David Lynch, Sommelier & Editorial Director
| Vintage | 2018 |
| Varietal | Sangiovese |
| Appellation | Super Tuscan |
| Vineyard | Le Pergole Torte |
| Alcohol | 14.00% |
| Volume | 1500 ml |
| Country of Origin | ITALY |
| State of Origin | N/A |
96 pts – Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
A pure expression of Sangiovese, the Montevertine 2018 Le Pergole Torte works hard in this vintage to preserve its most elegant and timeless style. There is a point of ripeness and a hint of extra cherry concentration that gives this wine beautiful intensity and verticality. The expressive bouquet incorporates mild touches of spice, earth, pressed rose and lavender bud. I'm putting a plus sign next to my score to underline the aging potential of this vintage. The tannins are shapely and fine, but they reveal tight youthfulness that will soften with more time in the bottle. Silky, supple tannins are a hallmark of Le Pergole Torte.
96 pts – Vinous
The 2018 Le Pergole Torte is dense, creamy and nuanced from the very first taste. Red/purplish berry fruit, spice, rose petal and a touch of new French oak all build as the Pergole Torte opens with aeration. As always, Pergole shows that extra touch of richness from the selection of fruit used here, with that added texture from French oak. As appealing as the 2018 is today, it is of course a very young wine that will need years to be at its very finest.
