Famiglia Cotarella: Montiano Merlot 2019

2: Merlot 100%

5: rot, trocken; 14,5% Vol.; Trinkreife: 2023–2039; Verpackt in: 6er

9: seidig & aromatisch; voluminös & kräftig; fruchtbetont

3: Lobenberg: 95/100; Parker: 95+/100; Galloni: 95/100; Vinum: 18/20

6: Italien, Lazio

7: Allergene: Sulfite

Lobenberg: 100 Prozent Merlot im Stahl vergoren und anschließend in französischen Barriques ausgebaut. Tiefes rubinrot mit violetten Reflexen. Faszinierende Aromen steigen aus dem Glas. Wow! Jede Menge dunkle Beeren- und Kirschfrucht mit Maulbeere und getrockneten Gewürzen, Lakritz und dunkler Schokolade. Im Mund die Eisenhand im Samthandschuh. Feines, fast sandiges, aber reifes Tannin. Cassis mit feinen Kräutern, etwas Minze, grüner Tabak. Dabei hat der Wein eine einfach geniale Würze. Super Stoff! 95/100

Parker über: Montiano Merlot

-- Parker: Showing great freshness coupled with darkly concentrated fruit, the 2019 Montiano Cotarella stands out beautifully when compared to recent past vintages. This wine is vibrant and dynamic with black cherry, redcurrant, sweet apricot and exotic spice delivered with full-bodied intensity. There is a Mediterranean element as well that recalls grilled rosemary or lavender. This edition of Montiano, one of Italy's most celebrated Merlots, stands out in a crowd. 95+/100

Galloni über: Montiano Merlot

-- Galloni: The 2019 Merlot Montiano is a dark beauty, but also a bit of a caged beast; it smolders up from the glass with a bouquet of smoky blackberry and raspberry contrasted by crushed stone, grilled sage and incense. It washes across the palate with pure elegance, coming across as both polished yet also salty in character, with stimulating acidity that energizes its violet-laced plum and wild blueberry fruit. This finishes long with a coating of sweet tannins, while inner florals and nuances of licorice resonate. The 2019 is incredibly complex; as expressive as it is today, it will only get better over time. This is a brilliant showing. Famiglia Cotarella continues to dial back on the percentage of new wood used in Montiano, now at around 55%, which is a welcome change. 95/100

Vinum über: Montiano Merlot

-- Vinum: Reinsortiger Merlot, in Stahl vergoren, in Holz gereift: Startet mit Esprit auf Noten von mediterraner Macchia, Kaffee und Kirschen, durch Schwarzbeeraromen aufgepeppt; am Gaumen geschmeidig mit engmaschigen Gerbstoffen, hat Druck und Schliff und endet in einem eleganten Beerenfinish. 18/20

Mein Winzer