1992 Le Pergole Torte
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The 1992 Le Pergole Torte is a diluted wine with less power and heft. This was another weak vintage in the Radda in Chianti area of Tuscany. Indeed, 1992 is part of the so-called "terrible twos" that includes other challenging vintages ending in two, such as 2012 and 1972. The nose presents musty aromas of forest floor, wild mushroom, dried fruit and moist earth. Fruit in this wet vintage experienced problems with mold disease and botrytis cinerea. The tannins are dry and dusty. The palate lacks pulp and fruity succulence.
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Antonio Galloni, Vinous
Monica Larner, Wine Advocate
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One of the surprises in this tasting, the 1992 Le Pergole Torte is simply magnificent. Exotic and intense in the glass, especially within the context of the vintage, the 1992 presents a beguiling melange of orange peel, spices, sweet red cherry, tobacco and mint. Deep, pliant and generous, but with tons of freshness, the 1992 offers exceptional balance. What a gorgeous wine this is. What a gorgeous wine this is. Sadly, the 1992 is not appreciated by many in the audience. I find it striking.
About the producer
The legendary Montervertine estate was created by the Manetti family in 1967 and is best known for its iconic pure Sangiovese, Le Pergole Torte. Based in Chianti but with the wines labelled as IGT Toscana, these elegant wines are rightfully some of Tuscany and Italy’s most sought-after.