Freddy R. Troya

9.0

Falesco – Est! Est! Est!!! di Montefiascone “Le Pòggere” 2024
Montefiascone, Lazio, Italy 🇮🇹

Overview
A historic and legendary white from Lazio, crafted under the DOP classification. This blend, traditionally based on Trebbiano Toscano, Malvasia Bianca, and Rosetto, carries a legacy dating back to the year 1100, when a bishop’s servant famously marked tavern doors with “Est!” (meaning “it is”) to signal the best local wine.

Aromas & Flavors
On the nose, it is floral and fruity, with notes of green apple, citrus zest, white peach, and wildflowers, underscored by light herbal nuances. The palate is refreshing and crisp, showcasing lemon peel, green melon, and delicate almond on the finish.

Mouthfeel
Light-bodied and zesty with a clean, mineral-driven structure. The bright acidity keeps it lively, while the subtle almond bitterness on the back end adds character and balance.

Winemaking Notes
Produced by Falesco (Famiglia Cotarella), one of the most respected wineries in Lazio. Stainless steel fermentation preserves purity, freshness, and aromatics, aligning with the classic style that has kept this DOC wine a regional staple for centuries.

Food Pairing
Perfect alongside grilled white fish, spaghetti alle vongole, light risotto, or fresh mozzarella with tomatoes and basil. Its crispness also makes it a great match for fried seafood or vegetable antipasti.

Verdict
A heritage-driven everyday white with historical charm and simple elegance. Casual, refreshing, and wallet-friendly, it’s a staple summer sipper with a story worth retelling at the table. — 2 months ago

Peter van den Besselaar

9.2

Vintage 2011 | Interesting wine from Tarn, an area small as a stamp. 60% Merlot, 20% Syrah ánd 20% Cabernet Sauvignon. Oenologue Riccardo Cotarella. Great balance, tobacco, ripe cherries, chocolate and a mint impression. — 5 years ago

Fred Green

9.1

Complex and dense but old world soft — 6 years ago

Fabio Franchella

9.2

Birthday present not only for my girlfriend — a year ago

with Kathrin

Jess

9.4

Deep ruby color.
Aromas of barnyard (explosion), plum
Dry. Flavors of baked red plum, some floral, cherry, leather, earthiness, clove. Enjoyable once you get past the barnyard.

Intensity: 4/5
Complexity: 5/5
Balance: 5/5
Finish: 4/5 — 3 years ago

Friar Tuck

9.3

“Brought” this to the Crew Classé virtual tasting with Antinori’s Renzo Cotarella. So enjoyable to drink this with the wine maker and see inside his thoughts.. in 2020 this is a vibrant gold bombshell from the heavier oaked era. The fullness , density and kind persistence allow it to pare with a wide range of snacks and meals but especially good with brunch grazing — 6 years ago

Jerry Dixon

9.2

LA BARCETTA: had with Natalie at Janell Mario in Rome. — 2 years ago

Jakub Kalinowski

9.2

A delicious, surprisingly savoury & structured Merlot from Lazio.
Dark plums, some blackberry & dark cherry character, but also an earthy, savoury underscore with some rocky notes, mocha, hints of roast.
Elegant & restrained on the palate with a good frame of polished tannins and juicy acidity. Very nice definition here and good substance.
Blind - a really good St. Emilion.
Sadly, priced equally high. — 3 years ago

lindsey l

9.2

Girls fancy dinner at rpm. Really freaking good! — 6 years ago

Severn G

9.1

Yum, slightly saline today, prior notes apply still. — 6 years ago