Montevertine

Le Pergole Torte Toscana IGT 2012

Italy
About the Session

Italy dominates the auction, led by a considerable depth of Tuscan greats. Fontodi spans the full range of the estate from the benchmark Chianti Classico through multiple vintages of Flaccianello della Pieve, their iconic Sangiovese IGT, to the crown jewel Vigna del Sorbo Chianti Classico Gran Selezione. The jewel in the crown of Tuscan reds, Brunello di Montalcino is well represented with offerings from Il Poggione, Casanova di Neri, Silvio Nardi, and the rare Gaja Pieve Santa Restituta. A group of curated Italian Collections rounds out the Italian session, offering mixed selections ideal for those seeking range across multiple producers in a single lot.


Current Bid

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Lot 100
  • Montevertine; Le Pergole Torte Toscana IGT; 2012; 1 (1 x 1); 1500ml


Lot Estimate Change Currency
ZAR 6 000 - 11 000
Current Bid
Starting at ZAR 4 800
Location
Wine Storage
Delivery
Delivery within South Africa included
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About this Item

Le Pergole Torte Toscana IGT 2012
1 (1 x 1) 1500ml
From Montevertine's celebrated estate above Radda in Chianti, the 2011 Le Pergole Torte holds particular historical significance as the final vintage produced under the guidance of legendary winemaker Giulio Gambelli, who shaped the character of this wine for decades. The 2011 was a warm Tuscan vintage producing wines of considerable richness and voluptuousness, with an unusually late September harvest not seen at the estate since 2003. Presented here in magnum format. Antonio Galloni from Vinous gave it a rating of 95+.

Provenance

The late David Brice was a respected wine connoisseur, collector and co-founder of Brice and Burnett – The Fine Wine Specialists (formerly Wine Cellar). His lifelong passion for wine from all corners of the world wine, and generosity, helped develop a culture of fine wine in South Africa and beyond. Always with value and authenticity in mind, the collection spans a wide range of styles from leading producers and diverse regions. The wines were professionally imported under refrigeration and carefully stored at Brice and Burnett (formerly Wine Cellar) thereafter. Many of the producers are not available in South Africa and provide an excellent buying opportunity.

For more detailed information on the lots, please feel free to contact Roland Peens (roland@briceandburnett.co.za). Roland spent many years sharing and enjoying these wines with David Brice and is happy to provide further insight into the collection.

Critics Ratings

"The 2012 Le Pergole Torte is brilliant. In fact, this is one of the best showings of the 2012 that I can recall. The flavours are bright, focused and pulsing with energy. Because of its mid-weight structure and not overly complex personality, the 2012 looks like it will start drinking well sooner rather than later. Even today, the 2012 is extremely beautiful. This is a terrific showing for the 2012." - Antonio Galloni, Vinous, 94/100 (Nov 2015)

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