About this wine
A playful Toscana IGT blend of Sangiovese and Merlot named after the estate's turtle emblem, which symbolizes steady progress and endurance. The bottle carries no traditional label — only a small purple turtle illustration. It shows a fruit-forward profile with dark berry notes of blackberry and blueberry, enveloping softness balanced by Sangiovese's acidity, and silky, well-integrated tannins.
One of the friendliest, most approachable bottlings in the range — fruity, soft, and easy to love.
Sommelier's Note
"Don't overthink this one — it's the estate's fun bottle, made to be opened without ceremony."
Food Pairings
An easy-drinking crowd-pleaser for burgers, barbecued meats, and casual pizza nights — approachable enough to serve slightly chilled in warmer months.
When to drink it
Casual parties, barbecues, everyday drinking
Specs
- Grape Varieties
- Sangiovese, Merlot
- Style
- Red
- Alcohol
- 13.5%
- Price Range
- ¥2,800-3,800 (estimated from a confirmed US retail price of roughly $20; Japan import price not independently confirmed)
Terroir & Winemaking
A Toscana IGT blend of Sangiovese and Merlot grown on estate vineyards, vinified for fruit-forward drinkability with soft, integrated tannins; released under a distinctive unlabeled bottle marked only with the estate's turtle emblem.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Why doesn't the bottle have a normal label?
- The Purple Turtle is intentionally released with no traditional label, showing only a small purple turtle illustration — the estate's emblem, symbolizing steady progress and long life.
- What grapes make up this wine?
- It is a Toscana IGT blend of Sangiovese and Merlot, grown on Monterinaldi's estate vineyards.
- Is this a serious cellar wine or a casual drinker?
- It's designed as an approachable, fruit-forward everyday wine rather than one for long aging — best enjoyed within a few years of the vintage.
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