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Monte Antico Rosso 2006
Red Wine from Tuscany, Italy
ratings pedigree (past vintages):
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(this vintage is sold out)
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- Light & Fruity: Red wines that are more fruit-forward and lighter in tannin and body.
- Smooth & Supple: Medium bodied reds that go down easy, with smooth tannins and supple fruit.
- Earthy & Spicy: Wines where earthy and/or spicy dominate the flavors – typically medium to full body.
- Big & Bold: Full bodied wines that have concentrated fruit and are higher in alcohol and/or tannins. Some need age.
winemaker's notes:
#61 Wine Spectator Top 100 of 2009
The blend, albeit varying slightly depending on vintage conditions, is 85% Sangiovese, 10% Merlot, 5% Cabernet Sauvignon. The best selections are blended and aged 1 year
in oak (80% in Slavonian barrels, 20% in barrique) + at least 6 months in the bottle, achieving a graceful balance of voluptuous berry tones and flexible yet sturdy backbone. Dark ruby in color, its bouquet of leather, earth, herbs, black cherries, licorice and plums is confirmed on the medium to full-bodied palate – round, spicy, elegant, attractively fruity and extremely versatile with any fare from pasta or risotto, to meat, fowl and cheese. Moreover, the Empsons' judicious pricing policy makes it "consistently one of Italy’s better values". Food-friendly, pocket-friendly, all-around simpatico.
critical acclaim:
"Bright plum, dried cherry and flowers on the nose. Full-bodied, with fine tannins and refined berry and cherry flavors. Drink now."
90 Points
Wine Spectator
user reviews & lists:
12 out of 16 people would buy this wine again.
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user reviews:
- 1/13/2010
I would buy this wine again
This is basically a very tasty, structured Chianti for under $20.
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- 12/29/2009
0 of 1 people found this review helpful
I would buy this wine again
have a try, and u'll love it
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