The Monte Bernardi Estate is under the stewardship of brother and sister Michael and Jennifer Schmelzer. They arrived in Italy in 2000 fell in love with Chianti, acquired this now world-renowned winery and in 2003 the Retromarcia label marks a return to traditional winemaking practices. Making Chianti that is wonderfully bright, juicy, and superbly well balanced by classic sour cherry notes and a savouriness that cries out for traditional Tuscan fare, from Florentine steak to parpadelle pasta.