Wine Description
A 100% single-vineyard Merlot grown in the Montiano parcel in Montefiascone, Lazio. The volcanic, mineral-rich soil of the Montiano vineyard and a rigorous hand selection of these grapes contribute to Montiano’s solid structure and concentration.
Tasting Notes
Montiano is deep ruby-red in color and exhibits a wide range of aromas, from vanilla to red berries and fruit along with layers of jam and sweet spice. It is powerful and full-bodied, yet well-rounded on the palate with an elegant and lingering finish. One of the most sought after wines from central Italy.
Reviews
International Wine Cellar - Issue #145/July-Aug 2009
Ian D'Agata on the Best Wines of Central Italy
“Very dark inky-ruby color. Slightly roasted aromas of black cherry, sandalwood and prune are freshened by strawberry and raspberry topnotes. Fat, supple and full, with sweet, sexy flavors of ripe black cherry and milk chocolate nicely framed by ripe acids.”
90 Points
Wine Advocate - Issue #182/April 2009
“Central and Southern Italy: A World Waiting to be Discovered” by Antonio Galloni
"Very pretty,with an elegant expression of dark fruit, sweet herbs and toasted oak."
90 points
Wine Spectator - On Line - February 20, 2008
Daily Wine Pick
"Very pretty mineral, blackberry, licorice and dark chocolate aromas follow through to a full-bodied palate, with ultrafine tannins and a gorgeous finish. Merlot. Best from 2008 through 2014."
Daily Wine Pick / 92 points
Wine Spectator - Jan. 31 - Feb. 29, 2008
Buying Guide
"Very pretty mineral, blackberry, licorice and dark chocolate aromas follow through to a full-bodied palate, with ultra-fine tannins and a gorgeous finish. Merlot."
92 points
Gambero Rosso - 2008
Tre Bicchieri 2008
Recipient of Italy's coveted "Tre Bicchieri", or 3 Glasses award for 2008.
Tre Bicchieri
Gambero Rosso - February 2007
50 bottles that Changed Our World
"Riccardo Cotarella is not only a famed and skillful enologist who consults all over Italy and the world. Together with his brother Renzo, director of the Marchesi Antinori firm, he also owns Falesco in Montefiascone and now also in Montecchio in Umbria. Falesco makes Montiano, a Merlot from Lazio, that received enthusiastic reviews internationally, even from Robert Parker. We have liked Montiano over the years, especially the ’95, ’97 and the ’01. We’ve given it Tre Bicchieri nine times. Falesco has character and, with aromas of tobacco and black currants, is typical of its variety."
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