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Overview Estate Owned by: Alessandro Cellai Wine Region: Toscana Winemaker: Alessandro Cellai Total Acreage Under Vine: 8 Estate Founded: 2000 Winery.

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Page 1: Overview Estate Owned by: Alessandro Cellai Wine Region: Toscana Winemaker: Alessandro Cellai Total Acreage Under Vine: 8 Estate Founded: 2000 Winery.
Page 2: Overview Estate Owned by: Alessandro Cellai Wine Region: Toscana Winemaker: Alessandro Cellai Total Acreage Under Vine: 8 Estate Founded: 2000 Winery.

Overview

• Estate Owned by: Alessandro Cellai• Wine Region: Toscana• Winemaker: Alessandro Cellai• Total Acreage Under Vine: 8• Estate Founded: 2000• Winery Production: 6,500 Bottle

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• The Podere Monastero estate is situated in Castellina in Chianti, in the heart of Tuscany.

• The vineyards occupy an area of 8 acres, 4 of which are used for the cultivation of Pinot Nero, while the remaining 4 are cultivated with Cabernet Sauvignon (50%) and Merlot (50%).

• The choice of the clones and rootstocks, was critical to the winery, which required extensive research, carried out by the most prestigious nurseries in France.

• The challenge was to produce an excellent wine in a land famous for other grape varieties but not for this particular variety - Pinot Nero.

Location

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History

• Established in 2000 by oenologist Alessandro Cellai, Monastero was created with the sole aim of making two great wines: La Pineta and Campanaio.

• Konrad Winzer, a contemporary sculptor and friend of the estate, lent his artistic talents to creating the unique labels for these wines.

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Philosophy

• Every single operation is approached with meticulous attention, from vineyard to cellar.

• La Pineta (100% Pinot Nero) is created with this philosophy; each vine is tended right from pruning, initiating creation of a superb product.

• Campanaio (50% Merlot and 50% Cabernet Sauvignon), is the result of meticulous attention, beginning with the choice of rootings.

• These two wines do their utmost to fully enhance the particular characteristics of the grape varieties of origin without disguising the positive aspects of the local terroir.

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Owner / Winemaker

Alessandro Cellai •Born in Siena•1989: received a diploma in Agricultural Science, with a concentration in Enology and Viticulture, from the Bettino Ricasoli Institute of Siena. •1992: graduated from the University of Siena with a concentration in Nuclear Chemistry•1992 -1997: served as Technical and Managing Director at Rocca delle Macie winery in Castellina in Chianti. •1997: started a collaboration with Castellare di Castellina. •Today: General Manager and is responsible for both winemaking (with the assistance of consulting enologist Maurizio Castelli) and sales management.

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Campanaio Toscana IGT

• 50% Cabernet Sauvignon and 50% Merlot• Campanaio is the result of scrupulous

attention starting with the selection of the plants themselves.

• Intense aromas of blackcurrant, plums, tobacco. Rich and broad on the palate, this wine shows structural harmony which persists well into the finish.

• Makes a great companion to many foods from balsamic-grilled vegetables to roast tenderloin laced with hoisin sauce.

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La Pineta Pinot Nero Toscana IGT

• 100% Pinot Nero• Shows delicious notes of bright berry fruit,

spice, and a hint of forest floor. On the palate it is well-rounded and accessible, with juicy fruit and delicate structural balance.

• This food-friendly red would make a superb pairing to roast duck, game hens with cranberry stuffing, or chicken fajitas.