Located in the heart of the Chianti hills, Montevertine was purchased in 1967 by Sergio Manetti, a then steel industrialist, as a vacation home. He renovated the house, and immediately planted two hectares of vineyard and set up a small cellar, intending to produce some wine for his friends. The first vintage, 1971, was decent, and Sergio decided to send a few bottles to Vinitaly in Verona via the Siena Chamber of Commerce. It was greatly received, leading him to devote his time and efforts towards winemaking. There’s been a generational shift with the winery now in the hands of Martino Manetti, Sergio’s son, after Sergio’s passing. Martino is continuing the traditional winemaking methods, with a focus on traditional Chianti varietals — Sangiovese, Canaiolo, and Colorino. Montevertine strives towards their guiding principles everyday: simplicity, respect, attention to detail, and savoir-faire.