Montevertine

Il Sodaccio Di Monte Vertine Toscano Sangioveto Canaiolo 1997

9.2

This used to be Montevertine’s “second” wine (after Pergole Torte, obviously) but the vineyard was torn out and replanted in 1998. After that, their eponymous bottling was elevated to take its place while “Pian del Ciampolo” eventually became the “third” wine. Truthfully, they are all three different expressions of Radda so don't take my numerical rankings as a hierarchy of quality (though one could certainly make arguments in terms of importance). I digress, “Il Sodaccio” is producing fruit once again however, the singular expression is now history. This bottle represents “Il Sodaccio’s” swan song.

From magnum. Opened about four hours prior to service. The 1997 “Il Sodaccio” pours a garnet color moving to a slightly orange rim. Medium viscosity with light staining of the tears. On the nose, the wine is vinous but surprisingly spry given it’s a quarter century old. The fruit is more or less a mix of ripe and dried cherries, red plums, curaçao, cacao, porcini, dusty earth and some warm spices. On the palate, the wine is dry with medium tannins that have well integrated but still there. Acid is medium as well. Confirming the notes from the nose. The fruit is round while the finish is long and a touch savory. A lovely expression of Montevertine that extolls the virtues of the 1997 vintage with its abundant fruit and soft, friendly character. I mentioned to our guests that this bottle gave me the feeling of a warm hug from an old friend. Drinking well now and while I don’t expect further positive development, this magnum certainly has the legs for another 10 years. — a month ago

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Jeremiah Diaz

9.4

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Montevertine

Pian del Ciampolo Toscana Super Tuscan Blend 2020

Matt Perlman

9.2

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Rosso di Montepulciano Sangiovese Blend 2022

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9.1

The 2022 Rosso di Montepulciano is rosy and floral, with crushed raspberry fruits and a licorice tinge. It washes easily across the palate, leaving a gentle tug of fine tannin in its wake. Hard candy and sweet sage notes remain as the 2022 tapers off with fantastic length and youthful poise. $20.00 (Eric Guido, Vinous, November 2023) — a month ago

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