Tiberio
Colle Vota Montepulciano d'Abruzzo
Abruzzi, Italy
Nothing remarkable ever came from montepulciano. Until this. Another super star in the making ?
Nothing remarkable ever came from montepulciano. Until this. Another super star in the making ?
Oct 1st, 2023
The 2018 Montepulciano d’Abruzzo Colle Vota lifts up dark, exotic, spicy and intense. Cracked chalk, dried violets and lavender give way to plum skins and black currants dusted in curry spices. This is silky, verging on velvety in texture and massively floral, communicating supreme elegance with green botanicals mingling with vibrant wild berry then morphing into nuances of peach, all lifted by lively acidity and with a lovely inner sweetness. A primary concentration of exotic citrus and spices sizzle around the perimeters of the palate, lingering incredibly long through the lightly structured, yet fresh, finale. There are so many layers here. Colle Vota hails from a single parcel of vines planted in sandy, stony soils within the Tiberio vineyards, one which produces smaller berries and thicker skins. I highly recommend decanting the 2018 if opening it today, as it evolves over the course of hours. (Eric Guido, Vinous, October 2022)
The 2018 Montepulciano d’Abruzzo Colle Vota lifts up dark, exotic, spicy and intense. Cracked chalk, dried violets and lavender give way to plum skins and black currants dusted in curry spices. This is silky, verging on velvety in texture and massively floral, communicating supreme elegance with green botanicals mingling with vibrant wild berry then morphing into nuances of peach, all lifted by lively acidity and with a lovely inner sweetness. A primary concentration of exotic citrus and spices sizzle around the perimeters of the palate, lingering incredibly long through the lightly structured, yet fresh, finale. There are so many layers here. Colle Vota hails from a single parcel of vines planted in sandy, stony soils within the Tiberio vineyards, one which produces smaller berries and thicker skins. I highly recommend decanting the 2018 if opening it today, as it evolves over the course of hours. (Eric Guido, Vinous, October 2022)
A stunner. A lithe rendition of Montepulciano.
A stunner. A lithe rendition of Montepulciano.
Feb 12th, 2019
Drinks similar to a Burgundy Pinot Noir, aromatic and bright with notes of red cherries and raspberries, exotic spices, violets and minerals
Drinks similar to a Burgundy Pinot Noir, aromatic and bright with notes of red cherries and raspberries, exotic spices, violets and minerals
Dec 5th, 2018Pure, elegant, so much length. It's hard to imagine Montepulciano d'Abruzzo getting any better (sorry Emidio Pepe).
Pure, elegant, so much length. It's hard to imagine Montepulciano d'Abruzzo getting any better (sorry Emidio Pepe).
Dec 11th, 2017
Red WotN. Surprise lift and spice elevate the attack. Impressive length and finish.
Red WotN. Surprise lift and spice elevate the attack. Impressive length and finish.
Jan 14th, 2024
Drank what was left from a bottle I Coravined a few months ago then refrigerated. Hadn’t lost any of its freshness or structure, there were only 5 or 6 ounces gone from the bottle when I opened it. Beautiful red fruit, great balance of fruit, acidity and tannin. Made from specific old vines grown on sandy soil in cool vintages. Stunner!
Drank what was left from a bottle I Coravined a few months ago then refrigerated. Hadn’t lost any of its freshness or structure, there were only 5 or 6 ounces gone from the bottle when I opened it. Beautiful red fruit, great balance of fruit, acidity and tannin. Made from specific old vines grown on sandy soil in cool vintages. Stunner!
Feb 17th, 2019
Outstanding @Todd Abrams. I get what you were saying. Hints of smoke, earthy. I love this. Glad I can watch this one age a bit. I severely underrated this wine. More rose flowers on the nose along with a bit of licorice and chocolate. New notes added 5/25/21.
Outstanding @Todd Abrams. I get what you were saying. Hints of smoke, earthy. I love this. Glad I can watch this one age a bit. I severely underrated this wine. More rose flowers on the nose along with a bit of licorice and chocolate. New notes added 5/25/21.
Dec 16th, 2017