2000 | Red Blend
(60% Nebbiolo / 20% Croatina/ 10% Vespolina / 10% Uva Rara)
Tenuta Monolo (Umberto Gilodi); Riserva Piedmont; Bramaterra, Italy
(91-93; Drink 2020-2028)
Far better than prior bottles of 2000 a year or so ago, I'm now convinced those earlier bottles were flawed in some fashion. — a year ago
Deep ruby color.
Aromas of red fruit, baked raspberry spice.
Dry. Flavors of baked cherry/raspberry, spice, cocoa. Medium-rich, velvety tannins.
Intensity: 4/5
Complexity: 3/5
Balance: 4/5
Finish: 4/5 — 5 months ago
Liked a lot. Flight — 9 months ago
Just the right balance of dry with a touch of fruit. Perfect with Stella's calamari! — 22 days ago
Lovely. Soft and drinkable. Almost finished the bottle in one sitting. — 3 months ago
Again forgot entry! Italy, Bologna. Restaurant. — 9 months ago
Soft with a fruity long taste. — 2 years ago
Abbas Zand
Dark red color with a copper tinge. Aromas of dark red fruit. Medium body. Entry has a hint of sweetness. Dry with dark cherry, tobacco, little coffee notes. Very bright acidity for such an old wine brings it to a perfect balance. Tannins are there, but well balanced. Excellent wine.
$25 — 14 days ago