Guillermo Gonzalez

9.1

Found this tucked away at one of my local shops. First time sampling the lowest end offering from Montevertine. IGT is misleading given Manetti family’s story. Anyways, wine is a banger! Cherry and currant with tea and some herbs. Lithe and refined. Perfect with Loafers pizza (or anything really). I love Sangiovese. — 2 months ago

Jay Kline

9.1

I brought this bottle to the Tasting Group and served double-blind. Popped and poured. Deep, translucent ruby with a watery rim. On the nose: red cherries, dried herbs, Earl Grey, dusty earth and a hint of baking spice. On the palate: again with the red cherries, black tea, and dried herbs. Medium tannins and good acid. Impeccable balance. Finish is long and a touch savory. One taster remarked that it reminded him of Montevertine (whoa, he was close!). Pound for pound, one of the best Rosso’s coming from Montalcino that can be had at any price and this can be had under $30 all day. The 2016 is a fire cracker in its youth and delivering the goods right now. A contrast to the 2015 which, to my palate, was a touch flabby. Absolutely charming. — 6 months ago

Pinotman /// Andreas

9.3

Great but pricy. A super traditional producer from Chianti. 90% Sangiovese. Cherries 🍒 and black tea notes chalk and dust. Way too young only 12.5%. La Perla from the same winery is a benchmark. This is good too. From the SD wine company last bottle. — 4 years ago

Chris McClellan

9.3

Just incredible sangio, world class ...tomato paste, sweet/sour red cherry, thyme, oregano, tannin and acid well balanced with long finish....bravo! — 2 months ago

with Guy and Gregory

Joe DAscoli

9.2

I think we opened this a little early. Very flowery and red fruits like strawberry and bright cherry. Tastes like Tuscany and Sangiovese. — 7 months ago

Byron Hewett

9.3

Gorgeous bottle. PnP. Fairly light. Tart. Lovely cherry fruit. Nice mid palate and finish. 12.5% abv. — a year ago

Guillermo Gonzalez

9.1

Wine #2 of the night. Maybe it was the hour decant, but opened up more than prior experiences. Cherry notes. Tightly wound tannins. Great with Loafers za. — 2 months ago

Cathy Levy

9.3

Always delicious. 2013 drinking well, paired with a Tagliatelle Bolognese from Enoteca Sogno. — 5 months ago

Ian Hamel

9.2

2020/4/15-16 with Venetian red tonguebsole roasted with potatoes and onions and chicory salad, and black sea bream linguine and fava, pancetta and onion ragu. Monteraponi is always so good - up there with Montevertine among my favorite Chianti estates. The 2017 edition is a light to medium weight with a nice transparent texture, and that dried orange peel and cherry thing. — a year ago

Jerry Raphael

9.2

Finishing up some old Aqua Vitae with family. Excellent!! — 5 years ago

with Barbara