# Nardo Costa Toscana Rosso IGT (2022)

- **Producer:** Montepeloso
- **Colour:** red
- **Type:** still
- **Grapes:** Sangiovese, Cabernet Sauvignon
- **Region:** Toscana, Italy
- **Style:** Classic
- **Alcohol:** 14.0%
- **Average price:** €85
- **Contains sulphites:** Yes
- **When to drink:** Later
- **Serving temperature:** 16–18 °C
- **Aromas & flavours:** black cherry, black pepper, black plum, red cherry, cedar, vanilla, cloves, leather, tobacco, earth

## About this wine

Montepeloso Nardo is an IGT Toscana Rosso from the Montepeloso estate in Tuscany, Italy. This wine is a blend primarily of Sangiovese and Cabernet Sauvignon, sourced from the estate's oldest vineyards. The Nardo represents a focus on high-quality grapes from established terroirs, aiming to create a world-class Italian wine. Montepeloso was established in 1998 by Fabio Chiarelotto, who is dedicated to a meticulous, hands-on approach in both vineyard and cellar, reflecting the unique character of the Suvereto area.

## Interesting facts

- The wine is named after Nardo, a tasting that inspired the winery's founder.
- Montepeloso focuses on expressing the unique terroir of Suvereto.
- The estate uses old-vine selections for its premium cuvées.
- Production is intentionally limited, with around 3,500 bottles annually.

## Food pairing

The wine's robust structure and firm tannins are well-suited to complement the richness and protein of red meats and game. Flavors of dark fruit and subtle spice in the wine can echo or contrast with herbs and savory elements in the dishes, creating a balanced dining experience.

## Wine making process

The Montepeloso Nardo is produced using grapes from the estate's oldest vineyards. Following harvest, the grapes undergo fermentation in stainless steel tanks, with maceration lasting between 20-30 days for some vintages. The wine is then aged for 18 months in a combination of new and used 400-liter tonneau barrels, followed by an additional nine months of aging in bottle prior to release. This process is guided by the producer's philosophy of meticulous vineyard and cellar management to express the unique terroir.