Popped and poured; enjoyed over the course of 90min. The 2024 “Benedic” pours a bright ruby color with a transparent core; medium viscosity with light staining of the tears. On the nose, the wine is developing with pretty notes of bright wild cherry, mixed flowers, some dried herbs and earth. On the palate, the wine is dry it’s medium tannin and medium+ acid. Confirming the notes from the nose. The finish is medium. This vintage shows freshness and approachability. Super easy to love. Drink now.
Popped and poured; enjoyed over the course of 90min. The 2024 “Benedic” pours a bright ruby color with a transparent core; medium viscosity with light staining of the tears. On the nose, the wine is developing with pretty notes of bright wild cherry, mixed flowers, some dried herbs and earth. On the palate, the wine is dry it’s medium tannin and medium+ acid. Confirming the notes from the nose. The finish is medium. This vintage shows freshness and approachability. Super easy to love. Drink now.
Feb 17th, 2026Just like the 2018 vintage, this is basically a blend of mostly Sangiovese and Ciliegiolo with a small amount of Merlot added. The wine pours a translucent garnet. On the nose, the lightest touch of funk enhances the ample dark red cherry fruit. Lilies and chrysanthemums and dry dusty earth as well. On the palate, red cherry fruit is dominant and seems to overpower just about everything else right now. Medium - tannin with medium + acid. It provides an effortless pairing with food. A rather simple but charming little wine in the most wonderful ways. Giampiero Bea consults.
Just like the 2018 vintage, this is basically a blend of mostly Sangiovese and Ciliegiolo with a small amount of Merlot added. The wine pours a translucent garnet. On the nose, the lightest touch of funk enhances the ample dark red cherry fruit. Lilies and chrysanthemums and dry dusty earth as well. On the palate, red cherry fruit is dominant and seems to overpower just about everything else right now. Medium - tannin with medium + acid. It provides an effortless pairing with food. A rather simple but charming little wine in the most wonderful ways. Giampiero Bea consults.
3 people found it helpfulJul 12th, 2021So basically, if you grow grapes and Giampiero Bea consults, it doesn’t really matter what you’re growing, it’s going to be amazing. And that’s basically what we have here. The 80 sisters of the Monastero made this red wine from...only God knows what. It’s funky and fresh at the same time. I want to spread it over toasted ciabatta but it’s got the acid to cut through some prosciutto or salumi or leg of lamb. Predominantly red fruited with wild cherries, this is one of those wines that brings me back to Italy where the concept of vino di tavola doesn’t mean it’s basic. I want more of this in my life. Drink now.
So basically, if you grow grapes and Giampiero Bea consults, it doesn’t really matter what you’re growing, it’s going to be amazing. And that’s basically what we have here. The 80 sisters of the Monastero made this red wine from...only God knows what. It’s funky and fresh at the same time. I want to spread it over toasted ciabatta but it’s got the acid to cut through some prosciutto or salumi or leg of lamb. Predominantly red fruited with wild cherries, this is one of those wines that brings me back to Italy where the concept of vino di tavola doesn’t mean it’s basic. I want more of this in my life. Drink now.
2 people found it helpfulMay 10th, 2020
Probably more like a cerasuolo - in between red wine and rose. Tasty, bright, a bit of depth, some funk. Can stand up to grilled lamb. Awesome stuff
Probably more like a cerasuolo - in between red wine and rose. Tasty, bright, a bit of depth, some funk. Can stand up to grilled lamb. Awesome stuff
2 people found it helpfulApr 22nd, 2017
I don't know what you are. But damn boo boo.
I don't know what you are. But damn boo boo.
2 people found it helpfulJul 4th, 2016
Dark rose. Odd texture, but very enjoyable. Nice fruit.
Dark rose. Odd texture, but very enjoyable. Nice fruit.
1 person found it helpfulJul 1st, 2015
SUPER light. Very fresh-perhaps a little too drinkable.
SUPER light. Very fresh-perhaps a little too drinkable.
Jun 15th, 2015
Light, fresh, 11% - a little vegetal, a little simple but perfect for warmer weather
Light, fresh, 11% - a little vegetal, a little simple but perfect for warmer weather
May 19th, 2015
"Vino rosso" that's easy on the eyes, simply delightful with a touch of tannin to boot.
"Vino rosso" that's easy on the eyes, simply delightful with a touch of tannin to boot.
May 18th, 2015
I like weird.
May 9th, 2015
Lazio, Italy
