Monastero Suore Cistercensi
Benedic Red Blend
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.
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.
2 people found it helpfulJul 12th, 2021I 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, 2016So 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.
1 person found it helpfulMay 10th, 2020Probably 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
1 person found it helpfulApr 22nd, 2017Dark rose. Odd texture, but very enjoyable. Nice fruit.
Dark rose. Odd texture, but very enjoyable. Nice fruit.
1 person found it helpfulJul 1st, 2015SUPER light. Very fresh-perhaps a little too drinkable.
SUPER light. Very fresh-perhaps a little too drinkable.
Jun 15th, 2015Light, 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