About The Purple Turtle
- Style
- Red
- Grape Varieties
- Sangiovese, Merlot
- Price Range
- ¥2,800-3,800
- estimated from a confirmed US retail price of roughly $20; Japan import price not independently confirmed
- Alcohol
- 13.5%
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.
Don't overthink this one — it's the estate's fun bottle, made to be opened without ceremony.
New to wine?
One of the friendliest, most approachable bottlings in the range — fruity, soft, and easy to love.
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
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.
About the producer
Castello di MonterinaldiA founding Vignaioli di Radda estate crafting elegant, organic Chianti Classico since 1961.Visit the producer page →More wines from Castello di Monterinaldi
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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