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Riserva Pipparello Montefalco Rosso Sangiovese Blend

9.410 ratings
9.34 pro ratings
Montefalco, Perugia, Umbria, Italy
Sangiovese Blend
Goose, Game, Exotic Spices, Baking Spices, Chili & Hot Spicy, Duck, Pasta, Herbs, Beans & Peas, Mushrooms, Onion, Veal, Hard Cheese, Pork, Tomato-Based, Pungent Cheese, Chicken, Turkey, Salami & Prosciutto, Soft Cheese, Venison
Top Notes For
Matt Perlman

Sangiovese / sagrantino / montepulciano blend from hilltop vineyard, several years of tank and cask ageing but no new wood. Huge wine but somehow manages to be lively and dimensional. Dark, fleshy red and black fruits with lots of savory, herbal and floral elements

Sangiovese / sagrantino / montepulciano blend from hilltop vineyard, several years of tank and cask ageing but no new wood. Huge wine but somehow manages to be lively and dimensional. Dark, fleshy red and black fruits with lots of savory, herbal and floral elements

Dec 13th, 2024
Paco Suro

Just can’t get enough. So good yet again.

Just can’t get enough. So good yet again.

Feb 2nd, 2024
Paco Suro

When is this not a stunning wine?

When is this not a stunning wine?

Dec 31st, 2022
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9.4

The 2017 Montefalco Rosso Riserva Pipparello bursts from the glass with smoky grilled herbs, shaved cedar, dried cherries, currants, hints of spiced citrus… the list goes on and on. It washes across the palate with soft, fleshy textures and masses of balsamic-tinged dark red fruits, yet at the core, stimulating acidity creates a wildly energetic expression. This finishes remarkably long and potent, already providing pleasure through its primary components. The 2017 has a long story to tell, as grippy tannins slowly resolve under an air of rosy inner florals. This is Pipparello on steroids. (Eric Guido, Vinous, November 2022)

The 2017 Montefalco Rosso Riserva Pipparello bursts from the glass with smoky grilled herbs, shaved cedar, dried cherries, currants, hints of spiced citrus… the list goes on and on. It washes across the palate with soft, fleshy textures and masses of balsamic-tinged dark red fruits, yet at the core, stimulating acidity creates a wildly energetic expression. This finishes remarkably long and potent, already providing pleasure through its primary components. The 2017 has a long story to tell, as grippy tannins slowly resolve under an air of rosy inner florals. This is Pipparello on steroids. (Eric Guido, Vinous, November 2022)

Dec 2nd, 2022
Guillermo Gonzalez

Wow. Like Chianti, but not. Black cherry and plum, balsamic and spice. Umami. Long finish. Perfect with Vivace carry out. Thanks Pearly Baker for the great selection.

Wow. Like Chianti, but not. Black cherry and plum, balsamic and spice. Umami. Long finish. Perfect with Vivace carry out. Thanks Pearly Baker for the great selection.

Nov 21st, 2022
Guillermo Gonzalez

Hibiscus on nose. Black cherry, spice. Tannin bomb. Perfect with an assortment of dishes from Vivace, but requires food. Thanks to Pearly Baker Fermentables.

Hibiscus on nose. Black cherry, spice. Tannin bomb. Perfect with an assortment of dishes from Vivace, but requires food. Thanks to Pearly Baker Fermentables.

Nov 13th, 2022
Raul Puga

Very yummy

Very yummy

Sep 3rd, 2022
Sepanta Mohseni

Sepanta had this a year ago

Sepanta had this a year ago

Jan 13th, 2024
Rodolfo Coppel

Rodolfo had this a year ago

Rodolfo had this a year ago

Jul 26th, 2023
Devang Patel

Devang had this 2 years ago

Devang had this 2 years ago

Sep 29th, 2022