“Nemo” Cabernet Sauvignon Toscana IGT 2019

Castello di Monsanto | Tuscany
Fatt. Monsanto di Bianchi Fabrizio S.a.r.l. | Via Monsanto 8 | IT 50028 Barberino Tavernelle

29162819 · 0,75 l · 48,00 €/l · Price (DE) incl. VAT, excl. Shippingavailable immediately

"Nemo propheta in patria" – no one is a prophet in their own land. This Latin proverb perfectly captured the spirit of Castello di Monsanto in the 1970s, when a bitter dispute was raging in Tuscany: could international grape varieties really find a legitimate home in this historic terroir? Fabrizio Bianchi provided the answer by planting Cabernet Sauvignon in the Il Mulino plot – the very vineyard that had often caused difficulties for the early-budding Sangiovese due to its susceptibility to frost. The first vintage was harvested in 1982: a wine with a unique sense of place. Il Mulino lies at the heart of the estate's 72 hectares, at altitudes between 280 and 320 metres, in that Mediterranean sub-zone interspersed with wild cypress groves, juniper, broom, oak, laurel, heather and strawberry tree – a green lung of biodiversity that lends the vines their purest expressiveness. One hundred% Cabernet Sauvignon.

A deep, luminous ruby red. On the nose, cassis, blackcurrant, black cherry, blackberry and violets, accompanied by that spicy, earthy depth that gives this Cabernet its unmistakably Tuscan character: tobacco, scorched earth, liquorice and incense. Dense on the palate, with powerful yet finely woven tannins that resolve into a long, silky finish with a distinct salty-mineral note. SUPERIORE.DE

"A deep ruby red with lighter-coloured edges. An appealing nose of dried roses, plums, lavender and cedarwood. Juicy on the palate with clearly perceptible tannins. Good structure right through to final lingering final." Falstaff

"This red wine, which combines aromas and flavours of blackcurrants, blackberries, paprika, iron and tobacco, is smooth and supple. Dense tannins form the foundation, whilst a chalky aftertaste characterises the finish." Wine Spectator

"A spicy, slightly herbaceous character with notes of redcurrants, blackberries, walnuts and pine needles on the nose. Medium- to full-bodied, firm and concentrated, with linear, polished tannins and juicy acidity. Displays freshness and balance. Drink now or keep for further ageing." James Suckling

"The Castello di Monsanto 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon Nemo captivates with distinct pyrazine aromas and green notes, which blend seamlessly into the soft, well-structured character of this full-bodied wine. Blackberry and blackcurrant give way to toasted spice and resin notes. These rich aromas lead to a full-bodied yet balanced finish." Wine Advocate

"The 2019 Nemo, a 100% Cabernet Sauvignon, is another successful wine from this Monsanto range. The 2019 vintage is dark and spicy, and embodies the typical character of the grape variety. In the glass, notes of dried herbs, liquorice, lavender and mocha unfold, lending the wine further nuances." Vinous