Falesco
Montiano Lazio Merlot
Lazio, Italy
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, 2016Subtle, 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
Still a bit bright on the front end but nice structure.
Still a bit bright on the front end but nice structure.
Sep 28th, 2018Beautifully 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, 2017Generally 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, 2015Full bodied, vanilla, sweet tannins, medium + acid, black fruit - delicious
Full bodied, vanilla, sweet tannins, medium + acid, black fruit - delicious
May 16th, 2015
