Freddy R. Troya

9.0

Montezovo — Syrma Veronese Rosato IGT
Veneto, Italy 🇮🇹

Overview
A Veronese Rosato IGT from Veneto, crafted in a fresh, modern style that prioritizes brightness and drinkability over weight. While rosé isn’t typically my lane, this bottle surprised me with its balance, clean profile, and refreshing character, proving that Veneto can deliver more than just structured reds.

Aromas & Flavors
Delicate red berries, wild strawberry, raspberry, and hints of watermelon, layered with subtle citrus zest and a faint floral lift. The aromatics are inviting yet restrained, avoiding confectionary excess and leaning into crisp precision.

Mouthfeel
Light-bodied, vibrant, and refreshingly dry. Crisp acidity keeps the palate lifted and energetic, with a clean, smooth finish that makes it dangerously easy to revisit. No heaviness, no sweetness drift, just clarity and flow.

Food Pairings
Prosciutto and melon, caprese salad, grilled shrimp, Mediterranean mezze, tuna tartare, light pasta with cherry tomatoes and basil, or simply as an aperitivo.

Verdict
A rosé that doesn’t try to impress with power, but wins through finesse and refreshment. Not typically my preferred category, yet this one earns respect for its balance and honest expression, a pleasant surprise in a lineup full of heavier hitters.

🍷 Personal Pick
Even though rosé isn’t usually my first instinct, this bottle reminded me why keeping an open mind matters. Clean, refreshing, and unexpectedly enjoyable, sometimes the quiet wines leave the most graceful impression. — 3 days ago

Jamie Lauder

9.2

2021 vintage.
A blend of Corvina, Corvinone and Rondinella.
Red cherry, plum, chocolate, floral, prune and a bit of smokiness.
Medium bodied and so smooth with freshness on the finish.
This a great everyday drinking wine.
Inexpensive and works with so many cuisines…..not just Italian. — a year ago

Peter Krug

9.2

Smooth, complex tasty. — 9 years ago

Riccardo L.

9.2

You’d think it’s too late but oh my god it’s good. — 2 years ago

Sanek Semenkov

9.9

Мягкий вкус — 8 years ago

S Butterfield

Sommelier Flask Fine Wines

9.2

Decant 30 min. Opens beautifully. A muscular ripasso. Vivid cherry, minor spice, full body, delicate tannin. Stellar example of the style. — 10 years ago