Montepeloso is a 17-acre estate in Suvereto, in Tuscany. Located adjacent to the acclaimed Tua Rita estate, Montepeloso is an estate made up of chalky gravel and clay hillsides. It is owned by Fabio Chiarelotto, a historian who bought the estate in 1998. Montepeloso’s signature wines are Nardo, a blend of mostly Sangiovese and small percentage of Cabernet Sauvignon, and Gabbro, a 100% Cabernet Sauvignon. Robert M. Parker Jr. has written that the Gabbro “is a terrific example of what can be produced in this area adjacent to the Mediterranean.” He has called past vintages “sumptuous…with extravagant intensity, an opulent texture and a large-scaled, rich, concentrated finish.” Nardo has also received high acclaim from Parker and others. About 400 cases or Nardo and 200 cases of Gabbro are produced annually.