“Montevetrano” Rosso Colli di Salerno IGT 2022

Montevetrano - Silvia Imparato | Campania
Az. Agr. Montevetrano | V. Nido | IT 84099 San Cipriano

13022122 · 0,75 l · 78,67 €/l · Price (DE) incl. VAT, excl. Shippingavailable immediately

It all began with friendship and a spirit of experimentation: in the mid-1980s, when a group of wine lovers led by the photographer Silvia Imparato began their first experiments at the family vineyard in the Campania hinterland. One of these friends was Riccardo Cotarella, now one of Italy's most famous Oenologist. In 1991, the first bottle of a wine was produced that would soon go down in history as the "Sassicaia of the South" – a title bestowed upon it by Robert Parker in 1995 and one that still resonates today. The vineyard is situated in the Monti Picentini Regional Park near San Cipriano Picentino, just a few kilometres from Salerno. The five hectares of vineyards lie at an altitude of 100 metres in the shadow of a medieval castle, surrounded by oak, chestnut and citrus groves. The medium-textured soils with a high proportion of coarse material, the south-west-facing aspect and the shelter provided by the Picentini Mountains create a microclimate where Mediterranean mildness meets cool nights.

The cuvée blends 50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Aglianico and 20% Merlot – a combination of international elegance and southern Italian character. Following harvest, 15% of the must is drawn off using the saignée method. This is followed by 20 days' maceration in stainless steel, then twelve months' ageing in new barriques from Nevers, Allier and Tronçais, as well as at least six months' bottle ageing. Only around 20,000 bottles are produced each year – a rare wine.

Presents a deep ruby red colour with a purplish core. The nose reveals dark plums, blackcurrant, fresh figs, camphor and subtle toasted notes. On the palate, it is full-bodied yet precise: velvety tannins, aromas of salted chocolate, lively acidity and a final of remarkable length and persistence. A modern wine with a classic profile, combining power and finesse in a rare balance – ready for decades of cellaring or for that special moment today. SUPERIORE.DE

"A modern wine with a classic profile and a firm structure. On the nose: plums, blackcurrants, fresh figs, camphor and toast. Full-bodied, with velvety tannins, flavours of salted chocolate, lively acidity and a lingering finish." James Suckling

"On the nose, blackberries, black cherries and pomegranates mingle with black liquorice and citrus fruits. On the palate, the depth of the macerated berries forms the foundation for the citrus notes, which are further enhanced on the finish by the warmth and the chalky tannins. A warm embrace from a wine." Wine Enthusiast

"Crushed blackberries and raspberries meet cedary spices and grilled herbs as the 2022 Montevetrano evolves in the glass. It's elegant and velvety with bright acidity to balance, while polished wild berry fruits gain violet pastille tones. This finishes quite long, showing its power through a staining of primary concentration. Sweet tannins add youthful poise." Vinous