Montevetrano 2015

Montevetrano 2015

Montevetrano takes its name from a medieval castle dating back to Roman times. A former property of the French Bourbons, the estate itself was the inspiration for this blend of French varietals Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot featuring the king of red grapes: Aglianico. Montevetrano is one of Italy's most sought-after wines, delighting dozens of wine lovers around the world with its distinctive character and rich spectrum of flavors.

For 24 years in a row, this wine has been given Tre Bicchiere in the Gambero Rosso.

Vintage 2015 is ruby ​​purple in color. Fine-grained tannins shape the flavors of crushed black cherries and cassis fruit as they ripple on the palate of this harmonious, medium to full-bodied red. Fresh and focused, with notes of bergamot, dark plum, graphite. Savory herbs and a salty bite emerge on the long, tight finish. Delicious now, but with huge potential to age.

Between the end of September and the beginning of October, Montevetrano harvests the Merlot grape first, followed by the Cabernet Sauvignon and finally the Aglianico. Fermentation takes place initially in steel vats for about 15 days, after which the wine is transferred to new French oak barrels for 12-14 months. The process is traditional but also strictly controlled, which guarantees good refinement and balanced maturation. The process also ensures that the grapes retain the typical regional characteristics of Montevetrano. Cotarella, the winemaker, is extremely proud of this wine, the very first icon wine he created; he considers it the father of his red wines.

Wine - Food pairing

Perfect to drink with beef or game, beef wellington and black truffle ravioli.