The Monte Bernardi's 45 acre, biodynamically managed estate is producing some of the most compelling wines in Chianti. The vineyards are in the hilly, southernmost region of Panzano, one of Chianti's Grand Crus. Its wines... Read More

The Monte Bernardi's 45 acre, biodynamically managed estate is producing some of the most compelling wines in Chianti. The vineyards are in the hilly, southernmost region of Panzano, one of Chianti's Grand Crus. Its wines can compete with the best in the world. The vines are planted on rocky soils which, depending on the vineyard, can consist of shale, marl and limestone. It took the vision of owner/winemaker Michael Schmelzer to harness all of these elements to produce toothsome Chianti Classico.

Though Monte Bernardi's first commercial estate-bottled wines were produced in 1992, the estate's history dates back to the eleventh century. In 2003, the Schmelzer family acquired the property, dedicating themselves to revitalizing the vineyards, winery, and villa, shaping Monte Bernardi into the renowned estate it is today.