The wine called Chianti came originally from just three villages, Radda, Castellina and Gaiole, located between Florence and Siena. Monteraponi is in Radda; the vineyards are at high altitude (from 400-500 meters above sea level), and the wines are carefully made in a very natural way, which is to say no added yeast, nutrients, or malolactic bacteria are used.

Made entirely of Sangiovese fermented in barrique and bottled early in the spring, this brilliant pink rosé is redolent of raspberry and strawberry, balanced with varietally typical fresh acidity. Excellent table wine, and not just in warm weather; drink with salmon, roast chicken, or many pasta dishes.