Alessandro Nieri

Fattoria Montellori is a family-run estate in the olive- and vine-covered hills of Tuscany, where Dr Alessandro Nieri farms around 20 acres of Sangiovese at roughly 200 metres above sea level. The vineyards sit on mineral-rich clay soils that give the wines structure and a savoury, earthy character typical of good Chianti. Rather than relying on small new oak barrels, the estate ages its reds in large tonneaux, letting the fruit and the soil speak for themselves instead of being masked by oak spice. The result is a Chianti DOCG with real elegance and food-friendly acidity, available in standard and half bottle formats from Wines Direct. The range also includes a Trebbiano made from vines around 60 years old, labelled Toscana IGT, showing the textural depth that old vines can bring to a white wine. These are versatile, everyday Tuscan wines. The Chianti is a natural match for tomato-based pasta, pizza, and grilled or roasted meats, while the old-vine Trebbiano works well with antipasti, white fish, and creamy cheeses. Wines Direct selects the Fattoria Montellori range for drinkers who want genuine Tuscan character without an inflated price tag.