Rivera

Riserva Il Falcone Castel del Monte Rosso

9.015 ratings
9.01 pro ratings
Castel Del Monte, Barletta-Andria-Trani, Puglia, Italy
Red Blend
Game, Baking Spices, Duck, Goose, Potato, Chili & Hot Spicy, White Rice, Exotic Spices, Pasta, Herbs, Beans & Peas, Onion, Chicken, Pork, Venison, Salami & Prosciutto, Pungent Cheese, Soft Cheese, Mushrooms, Tomato-Based, Turkey, Veal, Hard Cheese
Top Notes For
Chris Haywood

Stewed prunes white pepper cedar, newer oak vanillins. Face melting tannins, blacker pepper and plums in the mouth, more perfume. Not much concentration perhaps why there is some montepulciano in the blend, so I'd be tempted to say drink now. I love it, but its kinky with the tannins. Not for everyone.

Stewed prunes white pepper cedar, newer oak vanillins. Face melting tannins, blacker pepper and plums in the mouth, more perfume. Not much concentration perhaps why there is some montepulciano in the blend, so I'd be tempted to say drink now. I love it, but its kinky with the tannins. Not for everyone.

Jul 21st, 2019
Anthony Pro

Smells like a pack of Marlboros, tastes like vitamins and minerals. Troia.

Smells like a pack of Marlboros, tastes like vitamins and minerals. Troia.

Apr 19th, 2019
Suzannah Herbert

Really like

Really like

Jan 27th, 2019
S T
9.2

Nero di troia blended with local varietals.
Distinct, yet difficult-to- describe taste. Sour cherries, medium tannins, medium body, not dry. The finish is moderate.
Clean, balanced, good overall red.

Nero di troia blended with local varietals.
Distinct, yet difficult-to- describe taste. Sour cherries, medium tannins, medium body, not dry. The finish is moderate.
Clean, balanced, good overall red.

Nov 7th, 2018
Matti Jokelainen

Good reminder that I should drink more Nero di Troia. Dark ruby. Cherry, herbs and some licorice on the nose. Medium+ in body with nice dark fruits and enough acidity to keep it focused. Fine grained tannins and medium+ length that carries nice dark berries and cherry notes. Fabulous wine with grilled flank steak.

Good reminder that I should drink more Nero di Troia. Dark ruby. Cherry, herbs and some licorice on the nose. Medium+ in body with nice dark fruits and enough acidity to keep it focused. Fine grained tannins and medium+ length that carries nice dark berries and cherry notes. Fabulous wine with grilled flank steak.

Oct 6th, 2018
Samuli Jokipaltio

Excellent companion for a great meal at a braceria. This vintage (2012) is an especially good one for Falcone.

Excellent companion for a great meal at a braceria. This vintage (2012) is an especially good one for Falcone.

Jul 13th, 2018
Joe Carroll

Owner/Wine Director Spuyten Duyvil, Fette Sau, St. Anselm & Gotham Artisanal Provisions

9.0

Joe had this 6 years ago

Joe had this 6 years ago

Oct 23rd, 2018
Boris Plutov

Boris had this 4 years ago

Boris had this 4 years ago

May 17th, 2020
Fabio Franchella

Fabio had this 5 years ago

Fabio had this 5 years ago

Mar 21st, 2020
j k
8.8

j had this 5 years ago

j had this 5 years ago

Jan 12th, 2020