Winemaker Notes
Blend: 35% Cabernet Sauvignon, 35% Cabernet Franc, 25% Merlot, 5% Petit Verdot
Professional Ratings
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James Suckling
Beautiful aromas of almonds, hazelnuts, currants and dark chocolate follow through to a full body, firm tannins and a fresh finish. Balanced, delicious, long, precise and refined. Always an excellent Bordeaux blend from the coast of Tuscany. Drink or hold.
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Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
The 2012 Monteverro is a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot and Petit Verdot. This is a gorgeous wines that excels on many fronts including extraction, intensity and richness. The bouquet opens to aromas of dark berry and spice, with lingering tones of tobacco, resin and blackberry jam. The 2012 vintage was a warm one (similar to 2011) on the Tuscan Coast. As a result, this edition is slightly less nuanced compared to cooler vintages like 2008 and 2010. This is a beautiful option if you choose to drink the wine now or hold it for later.
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Jeb Dunnuck
The 2012 Monteverro is a dark brick/red color and leads with mature aromas of worn leather, tobacco, cigar box, and spiced red plum. The palate retains good tension and energy, with a ripe spine of acidity, chalky tannins, and a savory finish.
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Wine Spectator
Spicy aromas lead to rich, concentrated flavors of blackberry, plum, leather and vanilla. A coating of dusty tannins caps the fresh, long finish. Needs grilled meats. Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot and Petit Verdot.
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.