2023 Montevertine Pian del Ciampolo Toscana IGT, Tuscany, Italy La Porte Saint Jean Amethyste is always 100% Syrah

Amethyste is always 100% Syrah that comes from vines planted in both the Cote Blonde and the Cote Brune

and fine lees texture

All the vines are ungrafted

this wine hails from pre-phylloxera vines aged 50–130 years

2023 Montevertine Pian del Ciampolo Toscana IGT, Tuscany, Italy La Porte Saint Jean Amethyste is always 100% SyrahSangiovese with tiny amounts of Canaiolo and Colorino blended in, this is the basic red wine of the estate. It sees 18 months of aging in large barrel. The 1. 5 hectare vineyard parcel was re planted in 2003; the vineyards face east northeast which produces a long growing season resulting in the complete maturation of the grapes and exceptional balance to this wine which reflects the classic Montevertine style marked by elegance and complexity.