Monteraponi
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Radda's highest vineyards (570m) — organic, natural winemaking, pure Sangiovese.
Monteraponi is a historic estate on a hill of the same name in Radda in Chianti, the highest and coolest of the Chianti Classico sub-zones, with vineyard sites reaching up to 570 meters above sea level — among the highest in the entire denomination. The property, documented since the 10th century and in the Braganti family since 1974, was transformed by Michele Braganti, who released the estate's first own-label vintage in 2003. Since 2006 the estate has farmed organically (certified by ICEA) and applies a rigorously natural, minimal-intervention approach in the cellar: spontaneous fermentation with native yeasts in unlined cement tanks, no added nutrients or malolactic bacteria, aging in large old oak botti, and wines bottled unfined and unfiltered with minimal sulfites. The result is Sangiovese of remarkable purity, vibrant acidity and firm structure — wines that channel Radda's high-altitude terroir with striking clarity, led by flagship bottlings such as Chianti Classico Gran Selezione Baron'Ugo.
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Who Is This For?
Ideal for lovers of traditional, terroir-focused Italian wines who appreciate finesse and purity over power, and who seek out organic and natural winemaking.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What makes Monteraponi's wines unique?
- Monteraponi's vineyards rise to 570 meters in Radda in Chianti — among the highest in Chianti Classico — giving the wines exceptional freshness, vibrant acidity, and a refined, mineral-driven structure.
- Does Monteraponi practice organic or natural winemaking?
- Yes. The estate has been certified organic (ICEA) since 2006, and owner Michele Braganti follows a natural, minimal-intervention approach in the cellar: spontaneous fermentation with native yeasts in unlined cement tanks, no added nutrients, aging in large old oak, and wines bottled unfined and unfiltered with minimal sulfites.
- Who runs Monteraponi and what is its history?
- Michele Braganti, whose family has owned the estate since 1974, has directed Monteraponi since 2003, when he released the first vintage under the estate's own label. The property itself is documented since the 10th century.
- What is Monteraponi's flagship wine?
- Chianti Classico Gran Selezione Baron'Ugo, named after the estate's medieval founder, is Monteraponi's top wine — a pure, age-worthy expression of high-altitude Radda Sangiovese aged in large French oak.
- How long can Monteraponi wines be aged?
- Thanks to their exceptional balance of acidity and tannins, Monteraponi wines have significant aging potential and can evolve beautifully in the cellar for over a decade.