Falesco

Montiano Lazio Merlot

8.9193 ratings
8.947 pro ratings
Lazio, Italy
Merlot
Beef, Venison, Salami & Prosciutto, Chili & Hot Spicy, Potato, Exotic Spices, Lamb, White Rice, Baking Spices, Herbs, Pasta, Chicken, Mushrooms, Pungent Cheese, Turkey, Tomato-Based, Soft Cheese, Pork, Beans & Peas, Hard Cheese, Duck, Onion, Shallot, Garlic
Top Notes For
Bob McDonald

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, 2019
Greg Ballington

Co-Founder of Millennial Drinkers Wine Blog

9.2

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.

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, 2019
Beau Carson

Poured 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, 2018
Aaron Means

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.

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, 2017
Michael Housewright

Writer/Photographer Wine Enthusiast Magazine

9.0

I 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, 2016
Joyce Lin

Montiano 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, 2017
Charles (Chad) Bucklin

Owner and founder of C. T. Bucklin Wine Advising

8.5

Very 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, 2016
Christine Havens

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

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
jerod peitsmeyer

great merlot

great merlot

Nov 4th, 2015
Jeremiah A. Flores

Dusty, chalky nose, dry mid-palate lingering fruit finish. 100% Merlot.

Dusty, chalky nose, dry mid-palate lingering fruit finish. 100% Merlot.

Oct 20th, 2015