Cataldi Madonna
Malandrino Montepulciano d'Abruzzo
Abruzzi, Italy
The 2020 Montepulciano d'Abruzzo Malandrino gets an official “wow” from the first tilt of the glass as violets and lavender give way to crushed blackberries, blueberries and hints of sweet spice. This is elegance personified, with a juicy core of acidity that enlivens its near-velvety textures and wild berry fruits. It finishes lightly structured, concentrated and long yet perfumed, making the 2020 a pleasure today, but also capable of medium-term cellaring. This is another outstanding vintage of Montepulciano Malandrino which, for all of its depth, has been refined completely in stainless steel tank since the 2012 vintage. (Eric Guido, Vinous, October 2022)
The 2020 Montepulciano d'Abruzzo Malandrino gets an official “wow” from the first tilt of the glass as violets and lavender give way to crushed blackberries, blueberries and hints of sweet spice. This is elegance personified, with a juicy core of acidity that enlivens its near-velvety textures and wild berry fruits. It finishes lightly structured, concentrated and long yet perfumed, making the 2020 a pleasure today, but also capable of medium-term cellaring. This is another outstanding vintage of Montepulciano Malandrino which, for all of its depth, has been refined completely in stainless steel tank since the 2012 vintage. (Eric Guido, Vinous, October 2022)
N: slightly shy nose, but then blackberries and black cherries , bright w hints of herbs and a touch of anise
P: touches of smoke and salami join on the palate, along w pinch of pepper and tobacco. Generally bright and plush with tannic grip on the finish. Med + body.
Great w meatballs in mushroom sauce on gnocchi.
N: slightly shy nose, but then blackberries and black cherries , bright w hints of herbs and a touch of anise
P: touches of smoke and salami join on the palate, along w pinch of pepper and tobacco. Generally bright and plush with tannic grip on the finish. Med + body.
Great w meatballs in mushroom sauce on gnocchi.
Just an average rose, but fine for a hot summer day by the pool
Just an average rose, but fine for a hot summer day by the pool
Jun 19th, 2022
