Winemaker Notes
The nose is opulent and intense with a predominance of black fruits and spicy notes. The pronounced minerality is accompanied by toasty aromas of hardwood and spices. The texture is silky and balanced.
Pair the Montepeloso Eneo with grilled meat, aged cheeses and pasta.
Professional Ratings
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James Suckling
The aromas are wonderful, with lavender, violets, lemon blossoms, dark cherries and a hint of sandalwood. Medium- to full-bodied with firm tannins, crunchy fruit and a bright finish. A hint of bitter chocolate makes it interesting. 65% sangiovese, 30% cabernet sauvignon and 5% malvasia nera. Drink or hold.
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Jeb Dunnuck
The 2023 Eneo, composed of 65% Sangiovese, 30% Cabernet Sauvignon, and 5% Malvasia Nera, marks a clear step up in depth and complexity. It remains weightless in feel despite its added structure, with notes of fresh black cherry, wildflowers, and a subtle mineral undertone. Medium to full-bodied, it offers refined tannins, refreshing acidity, and a balanced, elegant profile. It’s already appealing but has the structure to evolve gracefully over the next 10-15 years.
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Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
The Montepeloso 2023 Eneo is a blend of 65% Sangiovese, 30% Cabernet Sauvignon and 5% Malvasia Nera, fermented in stainless steel and matured in second-fill barrels. Produced in a run of 27,000 bottles, the wine is redolent of bright cherry, blackberry, spice and wild bramble, with a subtle green note that recalls grilled rosemary. The fruit comes from nine hectares of vineyards ranging from 50 to 200 meters in elevation, a spread that contributes both freshness and accessibility.
Legendary in Italy for its Renaissance art and striking landscape, Tuscany is also home to many of the country’s best red wines. Sangiovese reigns supreme here, as either the single varietal, or a dominant player, in almost all of Tuscany’s best.
A remarkable Chianti, named for its region of origin, will have a bright acidity, supple tannins and plenty of cherry fruit character. From the hills and valleys surrounding the medieval village of Montalcino, come the distinguished and age-worthy wines based on Brunello (Sangiovese). Earning global acclaim since the 1970s, the Tuscan Blends are composed solely of international grape varieties or a mix of international and Sangiovese. The wine called Vine Nobile di Montepulciano, composed of Prognolo Gentile (Sangiovese) and is recognized both for finesse and power.