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2015 Montebello, Badia a Coltibuono, Tuscany, Italy

  • Red
  • Dry
  • Medium Bodied
  • Other Varieties
Ready - at best (Drink 2019 - 2033)
Bruce Sanderson
90/100
Jeb Dunnuck
92/100
Product: 20151536801

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Description

This is a distinctive and rare blend of nine Tuscan grape varieties, grown at 300 metres’ altitude on the fossil-filled limestone Montebello vineyard. Each variety is vinified separately, then aged for 20 months – in oak barrel, then large cask.

The results are complex and expressive, with a nose of wild sage, bay leaf and stewed black fruits. The palate is open and rich, with dried plums, chinotto, black cherries and peppery spice, all framed by firm-but-glossy tannins. Enjoy this with the local wild boar or slow-cooked ragù.

Drink now to 2030

Davy Zyw, Senior Buyer, Berry Bros. & Rudd (September 2021)

Colour Red
Sweetness Dry
Vintage 2015
Alcohol % 13.5%
Maturity Ready - at best (2019 - 2033)
Grape List Other Varieties
Body Medium Bodied
Producer Badia a Coltibuono, Tuscany

Critics reviews

Bruce Sanderson 90/100
There is a core of fading ripe cherry and plum fruit in this red, accented by sweet spice, earth and tobacco notes. This is still pretty firm, with vibrant acidity and dusty tannins lining the long finish. Drink now through 2028. 500 cases made.Bruce Sanderson, Wine Spectator (Oct 2020)
Bruce Sanderson, WineSpectator.com (Oct 2020)
Jeb Dunnuck 92/100
The 2015 Montebello is also terrific. Based on a rough split of Canaiolo, Ciliegiolo, Colorino, Fogliatonda, Malvasia Nera, Mammolo, Pugnitello, Sanforte, and Sangiovese, aged 12-14 months in casks and held in bottle for 6 months, it offers a soft, deliciously satisfying, medium-bodied style as well as lively cherry fruits, spice box, leafy herbs, and dried earth-like aromas and flavours. It's already hard to resist, and I see no need to delay gratification.jeb_dunnuck, jebdunnuck.com (June 2020)
Jeb Dunnuck, JebDunnuck.com (Jun 2020)

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