Falesco
Montiano Lazio Merlot
Plummy mulberry aromas with dusty tobacco notes. Took a while to open up. Fruit driven on the palate with dense mouthfilling flavours finishing with persistent powdery Tannins. Not particularly “Italian “ - could be new world. I bought this at Roscioli in Rome @Ceccherini Cristiano where you were the Sommelier. An excellent restaurant and outstanding cellar. One of the 1001 wines.
Plummy mulberry aromas with dusty tobacco notes. Took a while to open up. Fruit driven on the palate with dense mouthfilling flavours finishing with persistent powdery Tannins. Not particularly “Italian “ - could be new world. I bought this at Roscioli in Rome @Ceccherini Cristiano where you were the Sommelier. An excellent restaurant and outstanding cellar. One of the 1001 wines.
Apr 30th, 2019A bit cloudy and medium garnet red. Layered nose with dried cherries, bark, and earthy. Medium tannins (5/10) and medium body. Ripe cherries on the palate, a little earthy, vegetal and herbs. Medium plus finish. Drink till 2020.
A bit cloudy and medium garnet red. Layered nose with dried cherries, bark, and earthy. Medium tannins (5/10) and medium body. Ripe cherries on the palate, a little earthy, vegetal and herbs. Medium plus finish. Drink till 2020.
Mar 3rd, 2019Poured like sludge and smelled like pickles, but the palate was wonderful. Odd wine to say the least.
Poured like sludge and smelled like pickles, but the palate was wonderful. Odd wine to say the least.
Feb 7th, 2018On my 1001 Wines To Try List, smells like new world mountain cab on the nose, crunchy red fruits, mint, herb. On the palate, Blackberry/raspberry jam, short licorice finish w/ medium+ tannins and herbs.
On my 1001 Wines To Try List, smells like new world mountain cab on the nose, crunchy red fruits, mint, herb. On the palate, Blackberry/raspberry jam, short licorice finish w/ medium+ tannins and herbs.
Sep 12th, 2017I sold lots of this. This one hung on well. I'm proud of it.
I sold lots of this. This one hung on well. I'm proud of it.
1 person found it helpfulJan 10th, 2016Montiano Lazio IGT dried plum, dried prune, raisin, vanilla, cinnamon, Tabasco, med plus tannin, red cherry, licorice
Montiano Lazio IGT dried plum, dried prune, raisin, vanilla, cinnamon, Tabasco, med plus tannin, red cherry, licorice
Jun 28th, 2017Very tannic and fruity with a nice coating on new oak. Lacked balance. Really nice with Bistecca alla Florentina #falesco #merlot #supertuscan #tuscany #ctbucklinwine
Very tannic and fruity with a nice coating on new oak. Lacked balance. Really nice with Bistecca alla Florentina #falesco #merlot #supertuscan #tuscany #ctbucklinwine
Oct 23rd, 2016Subtle, but not subdued, the 2012 Falesco Montiano is crafted from 100% single-vineyard Merlot. Sweet Italian plums, black cherries, underbrush, dust, worn leather, decaying rose petals and sandalwood lead into a wine that is fuller and a touch lusher than one might expect for an Old World Merlot. Fine, polished tannins aptly frame red and black fruit, the finish is quite green—green tea, green wood and willow bark—despite this, it's inviting. 14.5% ABV | Sample
Subtle, but not subdued, the 2012 Falesco Montiano is crafted from 100% single-vineyard Merlot. Sweet Italian plums, black cherries, underbrush, dust, worn leather, decaying rose petals and sandalwood lead into a wine that is fuller and a touch lusher than one might expect for an Old World Merlot. Fine, polished tannins aptly frame red and black fruit, the finish is quite green—green tea, green wood and willow bark—despite this, it's inviting. 14.5% ABV | Sample
Jun 20th, 2016