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9.1

The 2021 Soave Classico Monte Carbonare is decidedly savory, displaying notes of crushed rocks and dried flowers that give way to white peach and hints of gingery spice. It sweeps across the palate with a silky, textural wave of liquid florals and ripe pit-fruits, riding along a core of vibrant acidity. Notions of candied lime and saline minerals linger through the long and youthfully tense finale as the 2021 leaves a confectionary air of spice. (Eric Guido, Vinous, February 2024)
— 2 months ago

Tom Casagrande

9.0

Modestly fragrant, with ripe dark cherry (both fresh and dried), along with some tilled soil and almond notes. A little richer in the mouth than most regular Valpos, and has some tannin even! Not complex, but went really well with our pasta dish tonight. (Thanks to my bro for this one.)

NIGHT 2 UPDATE: nose has opened up, palate has softened considerably and now is very minerally, almost saline, on the finish. Very nice development. Upping score from 8.9 to 9.0. — 7 years ago

Conrad Green

9.3

Very serious, dark and austere compared to the others. Still enclosed with dark blue fruit, minerals, a saline quality. Still dark and dense with a touch of sour. Interesting to track this in glass. — 7 years ago

with Rick

Andrew Cullimore

9.0

Light lemon gold colour . Bruised apple , quince , with a waxy and sea breeze character. On the palate quite high acidity with yellow stone fruit, nice intensity , saline , mineral notes. Good length , and refreshing mineral finish . This will probably age ok , good now and over the next 5-8 years . — 5 months ago

Conrad Green

9.4

A slightly saline iodine note. Tangy blue fruit with sour cherry, leather, tobacco. The fruit and structure are intense . A little bit simple but delicious and authentic. — 4 years ago

with Bex and Naoko

Prem Aamód

9.5

Buenísimo, me pareció parecido a Monte Xanic 2007 Cabernet — 7 years ago

ESF

9.0

impressive Garganega here, sort of Reserve style Soave leaning towards Turbiano - bit of age fattened up nicely just oozing minerals, saline, shells, crunchy rocks alongside ripe citrus. Tangy juicy acidity, strong backbone, this was rich & deep. $36 retail is a bit steep - glad I caught this on closeout. — a year ago

Brian S

9.0

Green apples, green pear, lemon and saline. — 6 years ago

Meghan Sullivan

9.0

Citrus. Saline. Love it. — 7 years ago

Jim Wagonfeld

9.0

More tropical, opulent and creamy than I expected. Still with good acidity and a saline whiff. Long intense finish. — 7 years ago

with Judy