Chianti, 1958 Red Wine
Francesco Bertolo
Clearance Offer | Last Bottle Was £149 Now £65
Bottle size: 75cl
ABV: 12%
Price:
£65.00
Out of stock
Description
A Window into Classic Tuscan Tradition
The 1958 Chianti Francesco Bertolo offers a rare opportunity to experience Chianti as it once was — rustic, honest, and crafted to be enjoyed at the table with family and friends. Produced in a time before modern techniques and international influences reshaped Tuscan winemaking, this wine reflects the true spirit of mid-20th century Tuscany.
An Exceptional Vintage Year
The 1958 vintage is remembered as one of the great post-war years in Tuscany, providing balanced conditions that allowed for full ripening and healthy, structured grapes. Wines from this vintage have shown remarkable longevity, with the best bottles developing delicate tertiary aromas and a graceful, mature profile. Francesco Bertolo’s 1958 bottling captures this vintage’s strength and elegance.
Elegant Aromas and Evolved Flavors
With over six decades of aging, this Chianti displays an enchanting bouquet of dried cherry, rose petal, leather, and gentle earthy tones. On the palate, it offers a light to medium body, soft tannins, and bright acidity — a hallmark of traditional Sangiovese. Subtle flavors of dried herbs, tobacco, and forest floor unfold slowly, revealing the wine’s layered complexity.
Serving and Pairing Guidance
Older Chianti such as this should be handled carefully. It is best to stand the bottle upright for several days to settle any sediment before serving. A gentle, brief decant can help open up the wine’s delicate aromas. Serve slightly below room temperature (around 17 °C). Ideal pairings include aged Pecorino cheese, simple pasta with mushrooms, or roasted poultry — dishes that highlight the wine’s understated elegance.
A Rare Collector’s Gem
The 1958 Chianti Francesco Bertolo stands as a living piece of Tuscan heritage. For collectors, historians, or passionate wine lovers, this bottle represents a unique snapshot of Italy’s winemaking past. Whether enjoyed to mark a special occasion or kept as a treasured addition to a cellar, it offers both a story and a sensory journey through time.
Condition
Good conditions