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Montefalco Rosso Sangiovese Blend

8.9318 ratings
8.844 pro ratings
Montefalco, Perugia, Umbria, Italy
Sangiovese Blend
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8.8

Masses of black cherry, sage, brown spice and mocha waft up from the 2016 Montefalco Rosso. This is soft and cool-toned, with a pure display of ripe plums giving way to purple-tinged inner florals. The expression turns more savory through the finale, tapering off to tart wild berries framed by a coating of gentle tannins. The Montefalco Rosso is a blend of 70% Sangiovese, 15% Sagrantino and 15% Merlot. (Eric Guido, Vinous, August 2021)

Masses of black cherry, sage, brown spice and mocha waft up from the 2016 Montefalco Rosso. This is soft and cool-toned, with a pure display of ripe plums giving way to purple-tinged inner florals. The expression turns more savory through the finale, tapering off to tart wild berries framed by a coating of gentle tannins. The Montefalco Rosso is a blend of 70% Sangiovese, 15% Sagrantino and 15% Merlot. (Eric Guido, Vinous, August 2021)

Aug 19th, 2021
Renato Hoyle

Bold and full bodied. Pencil shavings and oak

Bold and full bodied. Pencil shavings and oak

May 13th, 2021
Jordan Wardlaw

Impressive and fairly approachable for young Montefalco Rosso. 15% Sagraninto, 15% Merlot.

Impressive and fairly approachable for young Montefalco Rosso. 15% Sagraninto, 15% Merlot.

Sep 12th, 2020
Ezekiel James Hampton

Great with red pasta dishes

Great with red pasta dishes

Aug 25th, 2017
Christy Canterbury MW

Master of Wine

8.8

Tasty central Italian blend. Full-bodied with ripe black plum and boysenberry, structuring tannins, medium & integrated acidity. Best with food but sippable on its own, especially on cold nights.

Tasty central Italian blend. Full-bodied with ripe black plum and boysenberry, structuring tannins, medium & integrated acidity. Best with food but sippable on its own, especially on cold nights.

3 people found it helpfulFeb 25th, 2015
Christy Canterbury MW

Master of Wine

8.8

Still very young with a very reserved nose of iron, ketchup and beef bouillon. Great acidic punch and nicely integrated tannins leading to a moderate finish. Punches above its weight.

Still very young with a very reserved nose of iron, ketchup and beef bouillon. Great acidic punch and nicely integrated tannins leading to a moderate finish. Punches above its weight.

2 people found it helpfulSep 13th, 2016
AEL
8.7

Noteworthy for good balance - just the right weight. Mint, marshmallow, and dark fruit on the nose. Slightly tannic. Good for grilled meat or pastas.

Noteworthy for good balance - just the right weight. Mint, marshmallow, and dark fruit on the nose. Slightly tannic. Good for grilled meat or pastas.

1 person found it helpfulJul 11th, 2020
Eric Urbani

Drinks like a Super Tuscan, not bad

Drinks like a Super Tuscan, not bad

1 person found it helpfulAug 10th, 2017
Michael Chelus

Blackberry, raspberry, black cherry, mossy earth, eucalyptus, currant and oak. Good structure and quite tannic.

Blackberry, raspberry, black cherry, mossy earth, eucalyptus, currant and oak. Good structure and quite tannic.

1 person found it helpfulMay 4th, 2016
Carl-Johan Enell

Tanniner.

Tanniner.

1 person found it helpfulAug 16th, 2014