Falesco

Montiano Lazio Merlot

8.829 ratings
8.74 pro ratings
Lazio, Italy
Merlot
Beef, Venison, Salami & Prosciutto, Chili & Hot Spicy, Potato, Exotic Spices, Lamb, White Rice, Baking Spices, Herbs, Pasta, Chicken, Mushrooms, Pungent Cheese, Turkey, Tomato-Based, Soft Cheese, Pork, Beans & Peas, Hard Cheese, Duck, Onion, Shallot, Garlic
Top Notes For
Charles (Chad) Bucklin

Owner and founder of C. T. Bucklin Wine Advising

8.5

Very tannic and fruity with a nice coating on new oak. Lacked balance. Really nice with Bistecca alla Florentina #falesco #merlot #supertuscan #tuscany #ctbucklinwine

Very tannic and fruity with a nice coating on new oak. Lacked balance. Really nice with Bistecca alla Florentina #falesco #merlot #supertuscan #tuscany #ctbucklinwine

Oct 23rd, 2016
Christine Havens

Subtle, but not subdued, the 2012 Falesco Montiano is crafted from 100% single-vineyard Merlot. Sweet Italian plums, black cherries, underbrush, dust, worn leather, decaying rose petals and sandalwood lead into a wine that is fuller and a touch lusher than one might expect for an Old World Merlot. Fine, polished tannins aptly frame red and black fruit, the finish is quite green—green tea, green wood and willow bark—despite this, it's inviting. 14.5% ABV | Sample

Subtle, but not subdued, the 2012 Falesco Montiano is crafted from 100% single-vineyard Merlot. Sweet Italian plums, black cherries, underbrush, dust, worn leather, decaying rose petals and sandalwood lead into a wine that is fuller and a touch lusher than one might expect for an Old World Merlot. Fine, polished tannins aptly frame red and black fruit, the finish is quite green—green tea, green wood and willow bark—despite this, it's inviting. 14.5% ABV | Sample

Jun 20th, 2016
jerod peitsmeyer

great merlot

great merlot

Nov 4th, 2015
Chris Harwick

Still a bit bright on the front end but nice structure.

Still a bit bright on the front end but nice structure.

Sep 28th, 2018
Raistland Odell

Beautifully round with plush tannins, perfect acidity to back it up, and notes of raspberry, black fruit, and vanilla.

Beautifully round with plush tannins, perfect acidity to back it up, and notes of raspberry, black fruit, and vanilla.

Sep 27th, 2017
Josh Gimpelson

Generally don't like merlot, but this thing rocks. Let it go for at least 5 more years.

Generally don't like merlot, but this thing rocks. Let it go for at least 5 more years.

Dec 29th, 2015
Erica Parker

Full bodied, vanilla, sweet tannins, medium + acid, black fruit - delicious

Full bodied, vanilla, sweet tannins, medium + acid, black fruit - delicious

May 16th, 2015
Will Atkinson

Will had this 9 years ago

Will had this 9 years ago

Nov 18th, 2015
Stephane St-Arnauld

Stephane had this 6 months ago

Stephane had this 6 months ago

May 4th, 2024
Vittorio Veronelli

Vittorio had this 2 years ago

Vittorio had this 2 years ago

Jan 6th, 2023