Wine
2 Montevetrano 2003, Boutique Rock Star of Italy
- Item Number
- 1311
Item Description
The stunning coastal region of Campania is situated in southern Italy and its strong historical link to the vine (dating back to the 12th century BC) makes it one of the oldest Italian regions. Galloni wrote in WA Piedmont and Tuscany may get the lions share of attention when it comes to important, ageworthy reds from Italy, but readers who look past the great classics of the south are missing out on some of the most distinctive wines in the country, and the world, for that matter. Montevetrano proprietor Silvia Imparato is one of the early pioneers in the world of Campanian oenology, and a star in Italy overall. She enlisted the help of consulting oenologist Riccardo Cotarella, and together they created Montevetrano, the wine that launched Campania in a big way around the world. This wine has received Three Glasses from Gambero Rosso, 94 points from Tanzer and 94 from Robert Parker who wrote Layers of dark, baritone fruit form the building blocks, followed by suggestions of leather, spices and earthiness that add richness and complexity. Incisive and muscular throughout, the 2003 impresses for its overall sense of balance, something that was very hard to come by in this torrid vintage. Wine Advocates Galloni gave 93 points reviewing a generous, opulent Montevetrano loaded with dark fruit, tar, spices, black pepper and scorched earth. Despite its full-bodied style, it offers superb balance and elegant tannins within the context of the vintage. It should be accessible pretty early yet it also gives the impression of having enough structure to age beautifully. Not available anywhere in this market, this is a rare treat for any collector or anyone just curious about wine from a great region of Italy.
Donated By:
Chris Schroeder and Sandy Coburn
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