Monteverro

Pale golden yellow, distinct notes of pear, banana, white pepper, herbs and paprika on the nose. Brilliant, dazzling and crisp on the palate with flavours of fresh citrus fruits, especially tangerine, plus mango and star fruit in the mineral final. SUPERIORE.DE

The structure of Cabernet Sauvignon, the spiciness of Cabernet Franc, the power of Syrah and the softness of Merlot combine here to create a red wine full of character, Mediterranean aromas and elegance. Dark red with a violet edge, fresh fruit bouquet of pomegranate and red currant with balanced hints of thyme, bay leaf and cedar. Initially very fresh and powerful on the palate with memories of raspberry and redcurrant, then round and harmonious, well structured and with soft tannin. SUPERIORE.DE

Deep dark cherry red with a violet glow at the rim. Aromas of spices such as rosemary and thyme on the nose, plus fruity notes of blackcurrant and cherry. On the palate blackberry, cherry, fresh plum and cranberry, wonderful cassis note and dark chocolate on the long final. Modern Tuscan, stylistically rigorous according to the French model. SUPERIORE.DE

"Dark garnet. Hearty and elegant cherry nose of wild berries and ripe raspberries, also slightly of cassis, in the reverberation delicately of cardamom. On the palate polished and compact, opens finely drawn with rich fruit, grippy-compact tannin accompanies the drink, minimal drying due to its youth." Falstaff

"Extremely floral and aromatic with blackberry, violet and sandalwood character. Full-bodied, tight and focused with rich, chewy tannins, yet pointed and focused. Needs time to open and come together. Better after 2023." James Suckling

Bright golden colour, explosive aromas of quince, honey, wax, granite, blood orange, vanilla, white chocolate and straw on the full bouquet. On the palate, initial notes of roasted cashew and almond, followed by fruits such as white peach, pear and citrus. Exciting and very multi-faceted. SUPERIORE.DE

"Bright yellow with greenish reflections. This one also seems much fresher than the earlier vintages. On the nose, a beautiful liaison of delicate roasted aromas with slightly buttery and floral notes, some toast with pine nuts and hints of ethereal notes, again also a breeze of sea air. On the palate this is a bit more substantial, smoother than the 2019, but you can sense the warm year despite the stylistic move towards more elegance. An elegant Chardonnay." Weinwisser

"A solid chardonnay with cooked apples, honey and cookies, as well as light vanilla and toffee undertones. Honeysuckle, to. It's medium-to full-bodied with lovely fruit and a fresh, fruity finish. Tight and focused." James Suckling

Black cherry red with a violet rim. On the nose, notes of spices such as ginger, cinnamon, dried coriander and vanilla bean, rounded off with fruit aromas of pomegranate, cherry and floral nuances such as geranium, lavender and rose. Fresh rose sugar and graphite on the palate; plus raspberry, cherry, fresh plum and cranberries. Long in the finish with a fine cassis note. SUPERIORE.DE

"Shiny ruby with violet. Opens with emphatic earthy notes, lightly of black truffle, then of pepper and cardamom, of ripe plum. Lots of clear and juicy fruit on the palate, after blueberries, fine-meshed, well-integrated tannin, firm pressure on the final." Falstaff

"This lovely wine offers rich texture and depth with medium to full-bodied layers of dark fruit. Black currant and summer cherry are followed by smoke, spice and chocolate. This warm vintage shows extra concentration and richness." Robert Parker

"Bright purple color in the glass. The nose offers tons of soaked blue fruit, such as blueberries. Lavender perfume, bay leaves, vanilla and cloves, too. Medium to full body with lots of essence-like fruit and a ton of floral and herbal flavors, which carry right through to the long yet mineral finish." James Suckling

Black cherry red with a violet rim. In the nose notes of spices like ginger, cinnamon, dried coriander and vanilla bean, rounded off with fruit flavours of pomegranate, cherry and floral nuances like geranium, lavender and rose. Fresh rose sugar and graphite on the palate; plus raspberry, cherry, fresh plum and cranberries. Long in the finish with a fine cassis note. SUPERIORE.DE

"Plenty of fresh, crushed raspberries and currants with hints of wood. Medium to full body. Fine tannins and a clean finish." James Suckling

"Here’s a happy surprise from the Tuscan Coast and definitely one of the most memorable samples I tasted from this region this year. The 2016 Tinata is a beautifully balanced blend of Syrah and Grenache that hits all its proverbial nails on the head. I admire the fullness and generosity of the wine (that is never heavy), its depth and complexity (that is never banal) and its power (that is not overblown). You get the savory fullness of Syrah with black fruit, tobacco, smoke and spice and some of the vertical freshness of the Grenache. The tannins are softly textured to the point of being creamy. It gives me great joy to enthusiastically recommend this exciting wine from Monteverro." Robert Parker

Bright golden colour, explosive aromas of quince, honey, wax, granite, blood orange, vanilla, white chocolate and straw on the full bouquet. On the palate, initial notes of roasted cashew and almond, followed by fruits such as white peach, pear and citrus. Exciting and very multi-faceted. SUPERIORE.DE

"Aromas of baked apples, lemon pie, praline, toffee and toasted hazelnuts. It's full-bodied with a concentrated, rich palate, balanced by fresh acidity. Long, toasty and intense." James Suckling

Monteverro - a classic French blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot and Petit Verdot - brims with opulence and diversity. Rich, dark ruby with a black core. Incredibly rich in aromas of dark fruits, chocolate and spices, soft, full body, polished tannins. It is impossible to exaggerate the joy of the magnificence of this wine. SUPERIORE.DE

"An immensely complex bouquet, which has developed further compared to the barrel tasting, with blue and dark berries, fine minerality, which goes in the direction of graphite (pencil lead) and iron, wonderfully elegant and precise, the change in style towards more elegance and finesse, which was already clear in the younger years, is still there. In the mouth, enormously powerful, yet wonderfully supple and linear, the pressure is somewhat reminiscent of the younger Figeac vintages with this blueberry-infused breed and freshness. Wow, I like it even more than three years ago, which results in a plus sign in the rating. It is slowly coming into drinking maturity and has potential for a good two decades. A great Maremma Grand Cru." Weinwisser

"Rich, deep dark ruby violet. Opens with rich notes of blueberries and blackberries, lots of clear fruit, subtle resinous tones in the background. Lush berry fruit on the attack, then opens with a coat of fine-mesh tannin, supple, lots of pressure on the final, sweet melting." Falstaff

"Monteverro always delivers excellent results, and this is more true than ever in this balanced and classic vintage. Although the 2016 Monteverro is never a terribly territory-driven wine (it's hard to place it from Capalbio, Tuscany, per se), it is a beautifully executed rendition based on a classic Bordeaux blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot and Petit Verdot. The bouquet is rich and multidimensional with dark fruit, plum cake, sweet tobacco and sweet baking spice. It is tight and well-assembled, with lasting intensity, yet its power is ultimately reined in by an elegant personality." Robert Parker

"This is another incredible edition of this wine. The fruit pops straight out with pure blackberries, blackcurrants and blueberries. Then, if that wasn't enough, the nose reveals dark herbs, citrus, iodine, crushed stones and pressed violets. The quality of the tannins blows you away, as they take you on a journey through layers of dark fruit, supported by cutting acidity and savory undertones. Very long on the refined yet chewy finish." James Suckling

Bright golden colour, explosive aromas of quince, honey, wax, granite, blood orange, vanilla, white chocolate and straw on the full bouquet. On the palate, initial notes of roasted cashew and almond, followed by fruits such as white peach, pear and citrus. Exciting and very multi-faceted. SUPERIORE.DE

"Bright yellow with greenish reflections. This one also seems much fresher than the earlier vintages. On the nose, a beautiful liaison of delicate roasted aromas with slightly buttery and floral notes, some toast with pine nuts and hints of ethereal notes, again also a breeze of sea air. On the palate this is a little more substantial, smoother than the 2019, but you can sense the warm year despite the stylistic move towards more elegance. An elegant Chardonnay." Weinwisser

"A solid chardonnay with cooked apples, honey and cookies, as well as light vanilla and toffee undertones. Honeysuckle, to. It's medium-to full-bodied with lovely fruit and a fresh, fruity finish. Tight and focused." James Suckling

Black cherry red with a violet rim. In the nose notes of spices like ginger, cinnamon, dried coriander and vanilla bean, rounded off with fruit flavours of pomegranate, cherry and floral nuances like geranium, lavender and rose. Fresh rose sugar and graphite on the palate; plus raspberry, cherry, fresh plum and cranberries. Long in the finish with a fine cassis note. SUPERIORE.DE

"Plenty of fresh, crushed raspberries and currants with hints of wood. Medium to full body. Fine tannins and a clean finish." James Suckling

"Here’s a happy surprise from the Tuscan Coast and definitely one of the most memorable samples I tasted from this region this year. The 2016 Tinata is a beautifully balanced blend of Syrah and Grenache that hits all its proverbial nails on the head. I admire the fullness and generosity of the wine (that is never heavy), its depth and complexity (that is never banal) and its power (that is not overblown). You get the savory fullness of Syrah with black fruit, tobacco, smoke and spice and some of the vertical freshness of the Grenache. The tannins are softly textured to the point of being creamy. It gives me great joy to enthusiastically recommend this exciting wine from Monteverro." Robert Parker

Monteverro - a classic French blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot and Petit Verdot - is full of opulence and variety. Incredibly rich in aromas of dark fruits, chocolate and spices, soft, full-bodied, polished tannins. The greatness of this wine cannot be exaggerated. A masterpiece by Michel Rolland. SUPERIORE.DE

"Rich, dark ruby with a black core. A pleasant blend, with notes of macchia herbs, thyme, rosemary and curry, then rich blackberry and dark currant, some chocolate. Builts up on the palate like a peacock, much fine-meshed, dense tannin with firm core, dark berry fruit, fills the palate full, sweet enamel, still looks very young." Falstaff

"The 2015 Monteverro comes out with gangbuster intensity and richness, keeping the wine very much in line with our expectations of this profound and exuberant vintage. This wine is lavishly layered with dark fruit, dried cherry, tar, smoke and exotic spice. Those aromas just jump right out at you, never letting up in intensity or complexity." Robert Parker

"Wow. The nose here is alive with oyster shell, iodine, crushed stones, lavender, freshly picked blackcurrants, licorice and dried sage and thyme. Full-bodied and very deeply flavored, but the tannins are beautifully polished and dialed-in. The juxtaposition between sweet and sour flavors and umami nuances is enough to take anyone’s breath away. Delicious now, but better in 2024." James Suckling

Monteverro - a classic French blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot and Petit Verdot - brims with opulence and diversity. Rich, dark ruby with a black core. Incredibly rich in aromas of dark fruits, chocolate and spices, soft, full body, polished tannins. It is impossible to exaggerate the joy of the magnificence of this wine. SUPERIORE.DE

"An immensely complex bouquet, which has developed even further compared to the barrel tasting, with now rather blue and dark berries, fine minerality, which goes in the direction of graphite (pencil lead) and iron, wonderfully elegant and precise, the change in style towards more elegance and finesse, which was already clear in the younger years, is still there. In the mouth, enormously powerful, yet wonderfully supple and linear, the pressure is somewhat reminiscent of the younger Figeac vintages with this blueberry-infused breed and freshness. Wow, I like it even more than three years ago, which results in a plus sign in the rating. It is slowly coming into drinking maturity and has potential for a good two decades. A great Maremma Grand Cru." Weinwisser

"Rich, deep dark ruby violet. Opens with rich notes of blueberries and blackberries, lots of clear fruit, subtle resinous tones in the background. Lush berry fruit on the attack, then opens with a coat of fine-mesh tannin, supple, lots of pressure on the final, sweet melting." Falstaff

"Monteverro always delivers excellent results, and this is more true than ever in this balanced and classic vintage. Although the 2016 Monteverro is never a terribly territory-driven wine (it's hard to place it from Capalbio, Tuscany, per se), it is a beautifully executed rendition based on a classic Bordeaux blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot and Petit Verdot. The bouquet is rich and multidimensional with dark fruit, plum cake, sweet tobacco and sweet baking spice. It is tight and well-assembled, with lasting intensity, yet its power is ultimately reined in by an elegant personality." Robert Parker

"This is another incredible edition of this wine. The fruit pops straight out with pure blackberries, blackcurrants and blueberries. Then, if that wasn't enough, the nose reveals dark herbs, citrus, iodine, crushed stones and pressed violets. The quality of the tannins blows you away, as they take you on a journey through layers of dark fruit, supported by cutting acidity and savory undertones. Very long on the refined yet chewy finish." James Suckling