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Azienda Agricola Montevetrano Colli di Salerno Cabernet Sauvignon Blend
Ratings on Delectable
Tom Kobylarz 
Cabernet from Campania, typically around 50-70% with Aglianico and Merlot making up the balance. In 2004 the cepage is 70% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Merlot and 10% Aglianico. One of the icon wines of Italy, Montevetrano can sometimes fly under the radar, known less to the mainstream crowd of wine drinkers but those that do know it love it. The best part is that Montevetrano has its own expression entirely, it does not try to be one of the other thousands of Bordeaux or Napa wannabes. Judicious oak, ample acidity, good fruit an mineral presence. Not to mention it is 12 years old and is just starting to show some tertiary notes. The color is pristine, a deep ruby red. #montevetrano
Cabernet from Campania, typically around 50-70% with Aglianico and Merlot making up the balance. In 2004 the cepage is 70% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Merlot and 10% Aglianico. One of the icon wines of Italy, Montevetrano can sometimes fly under the radar, known less to the mainstream crowd of wine drinkers but those that do know it love it. The best part is that Montevetrano has its own expression entirely, it does not try to be one of the other thousands of Bordeaux or Napa wannabes. Judicious oak, ample acidity, good fruit an mineral presence. Not to mention it is 12 years old and is just starting to show some tertiary notes. The color is pristine, a deep ruby red. #montevetrano
9.3
Ira Schwartz
For the first 20 to 30 minutes this was all burnt rubber. Eventually earth and herbs came to the surface. In the mouth a Bordeaux profile with cab franc like green notes and earth. In a good drinking window .
For the first 20 to 30 minutes this was all burnt rubber. Eventually earth and herbs came to the surface. In the mouth a Bordeaux profile with cab franc like green notes and earth. In a good drinking window .
9.1Luigi Maresca
One of Italy's truly greatest wines....for my 51st b'day....
One of Italy's truly greatest wines....for my 51st b'day....
9.5Michael Falcone
Never dissapoints
Never dissapoints
9.3
Palmer Emmitt
Owner/Winemaker Judge Palmer
The Aglianico, while only 10% of the blend, really shines through. Pencil shavings, leather, and maybe a hint of Brett dominate the nose at first, though eventually with time and air it opens up to reveal some black currant and black plum. Solidly structured with tannins that held up to a tomahawk ribeye even after all this time in bottle. Fun bottle.
The Aglianico, while only 10% of the blend, really shines through. Pencil shavings, leather, and maybe a hint of Brett dominate the nose at first, though eventually with time and air it opens up to reveal some black currant and black plum. Solidly structured with tannins that held up to a tomahawk ribeye even after all this time in bottle. Fun bottle.
9.1
Gabriella Macari
@ ROBERTO'S (BX)
@ ROBERTO'S (BX)
8.7Nico Sciackitano
Sommelier/Cellar Occhipinti
Better than bordeaux!
Better than bordeaux!
9.6
Will Rogers
Incredible! Fantastic Italian wine. Doctor dinner at Buffalo Chophouse.
Incredible! Fantastic Italian wine. Doctor dinner at Buffalo Chophouse.
9.5Chris MacLean
You have to like green pepper notes to like this wine! Good dark fruit richness and lots of freshness for '96, but also a bit one dimensional.
You have to like green pepper notes to like this wine! Good dark fruit richness and lots of freshness for '96, but also a bit one dimensional.
9.2
M. Christopher Roebuck
Clear and clean, medium intensity in color, ruby. Toasted vanilla, nutty nose, perhaps cedar. Even as I take notes, it's changing. Coconut, cedar, pine/mint with blackberries in the background. Medium plus bodied, Medium plus tannins . Medium minus acidity. I love this wine. There's a tremendous complexity to it. I know I'm missing a lot and as I said it's changing. This is my second bottle--its consistent. Perfect wine for pairing with any beef or tomato centric dish. Really enjoyable!!! 93+ points
Clear and clean, medium intensity in color, ruby. Toasted vanilla, nutty nose, perhaps cedar. Even as I take notes, it's changing. Coconut, cedar, pine/mint with blackberries in the background. Medium plus bodied, Medium plus tannins . Medium minus acidity. I love this wine. There's a tremendous complexity to it. I know I'm missing a lot and as I said it's changing. This is my second bottle--its consistent. Perfect wine for pairing with any beef or tomato centric dish. Really enjoyable!!! 93+ points
9.3Location
- 4011 24th St
San Francisco, CA 94114 - Hours:
Monday-Thursday: 11AM-8PM
Friday-Saturday: 11AM-9PM
Sunday: 11AM-6PM
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