Freddy R. Troya

9.0

Falesco – Est! Est! Est!!! di Montefiascone “Le Pòggere” 2024
Montefiascone, Lazio, Italy 🇮🇹

Overview
A historic and legendary white from Lazio, crafted under the DOP classification. This blend, traditionally based on Trebbiano Toscano, Malvasia Bianca, and Rosetto, carries a legacy dating back to the year 1100, when a bishop’s servant famously marked tavern doors with “Est!” (meaning “it is”) to signal the best local wine.

Aromas & Flavors
On the nose, it is floral and fruity, with notes of green apple, citrus zest, white peach, and wildflowers, underscored by light herbal nuances. The palate is refreshing and crisp, showcasing lemon peel, green melon, and delicate almond on the finish.

Mouthfeel
Light-bodied and zesty with a clean, mineral-driven structure. The bright acidity keeps it lively, while the subtle almond bitterness on the back end adds character and balance.

Winemaking Notes
Produced by Falesco (Famiglia Cotarella), one of the most respected wineries in Lazio. Stainless steel fermentation preserves purity, freshness, and aromatics, aligning with the classic style that has kept this DOC wine a regional staple for centuries.

Food Pairing
Perfect alongside grilled white fish, spaghetti alle vongole, light risotto, or fresh mozzarella with tomatoes and basil. Its crispness also makes it a great match for fried seafood or vegetable antipasti.

Verdict
A heritage-driven everyday white with historical charm and simple elegance. Casual, refreshing, and wallet-friendly, it’s a staple summer sipper with a story worth retelling at the table. — a month ago

Francesca B

9.5

Regalo Elisa e Riccardo — 2 years ago

Peter van den Besselaar

9.2

Vintage 2011 | Interesting wine from Tarn, an area small as a stamp. 60% Merlot, 20% Syrah ánd 20% Cabernet Sauvignon. Oenologue Riccardo Cotarella. Great balance, tobacco, ripe cherries, chocolate and a mint impression. — 5 years ago

Mark Rosse

9.2

Still showing well! — 4 months ago

Ted

8.9

Soft tannins. Nice easy drinking Italian merlot. — 10 months ago

with Jeni

leon egozi

9.4

Big big wine — 2 years ago

Lotta

9.3

For 🥩 lamb 👌 — 5 years ago

Dorotea Elisabet

9.3

Lovely easy drinking Nebbiolo. The 2021 is perfectly aged, little tannin, medium bodied, and pairs well with heavier dishes. Very lovely — 8 months ago

with Daniel

M Mastro

9.4

Riccardo with the Gass. — 2 years ago

Jakub Kalinowski

9.2

A delicious, surprisingly savoury & structured Merlot from Lazio.
Dark plums, some blackberry & dark cherry character, but also an earthy, savoury underscore with some rocky notes, mocha, hints of roast.
Elegant & restrained on the palate with a good frame of polished tannins and juicy acidity. Very nice definition here and good substance.
Blind - a really good St. Emilion.
Sadly, priced equally high. — 3 years ago