“Monteverro” Toscana IGT 2021 (BIO) · 3 bottles in OWC

Monteverro | Tuscany
Monteverro S.r.l. Soc. Agr. | Strada Aurelia Capalbio 11 | IT 58011 Capalbio

29342821 · 2,25 l · 203,11 €/l · Price (DE) incl. VAT, excl. Shipping4 units available

When Georg Weber set foot on the hills below Capalbio in the early 2000s, he knew that his search was over. The Bordeaux enthusiast had travelled the world of wine – from Pauillac to Napa Valley – only to finally find, in the southern Maremma, the terroir that would make his dream a reality: Tuscany's first Premier Grand Cru. Monteverro – named after the wild boar, the 'verro', which has always roamed the scrubland of this coastal landscape – was born.

The 2021 vintage embodies the essence of this uncompromising project. The cuvée, comprising Cabernet Sauvignon (45%), Cabernet Franc (40%), Merlot (10 per cent) and Petit Verdot (5 per cent) comes from the finest plots of the organically farmed vineyard, where 7,575 vines per hectare are rooted in clay and limestone mixed with eroded stones. The proximity to the Tyrrhenian Sea brings cool nights and that salty breeze which lends the wines their unmistakable freshness. In the cellar, precision reigns without compromise: each plot is vinified separately, fermentation is natural, and movement is achieved solely by gravity. Twenty-four months in French barriques – seventy% of which are new – produce a wine of monumental elegance. No fining, no filtration: what ends up in the glass is the pure expression of the terroir.

Deep black cherry red with Ferrari-red highlights at the rim, the 2021 vintage unfolds a bouquet of beguiling complexity: rose and violet intertwine with blueberry, thyme and oregano, before cedar and graphite reveal its depth. On the palate, it displays a velvety opulence that develops into a fresh mid-palate – blackcurrant, blackberry, with cherry stone and black olives on the finish. Monteverro 2021 is not a wine you simply drink – it is a wine you encounter. SUPERIORE.DE

"A brilliant, deep ruby red. On the nose, which becomes more complex with aeration, it is quite pure and straightforward, with ripe blackcurrant, red wild cherries, smoky hints, very subtle toasted notes of precious woods and pencil, and that mineral note reminiscent of iron, along with a very delicate hint of paprika from the Cabernet Franc. On the palate, a polished fullness, intricately structured; the ripe, sweet fruit drapes beautifully over the polished tannins, which are still youthful and firm, yet sophisticatedly layered, quite powerful, delicately astringent, yet demonstrating that this is a subtle Monteverro with great depth and complexity, which still needs to be laid down for at least another 5 years." Weinwisser

"A promising preview, still maturing in the cellar: still showing plenty of primary aromas, but already displaying great harmony with plenty of fruit, spices and even orange zest; on the palate, it has vibrant acidity and fine-grained tannins; still very young but with potential. One thing is already clear: Cabernet Franc is becoming increasingly dominant in the blend." Vinum

"A bright, deep ruby red with violet glints. On the nose, complex spice, cold smoke, ripe blackcurrant, fine wood and a hint of black cherry, with subtle iron-like notes rounding off the bouquet. On the palate, it offers wonderful, sweet fruit, embedded in hearty, well-rounded tannins, with a tight structure, plenty of grip and salinity, and final long final that remains slightly brittle." Falstaff

"The Monteverro 2021 is a dark, rich wine that is very focused and straightforward on the palate, yet also quite generous in texture. This lovely duality extends to both the bouquet and the mouthfeel, where the wine offers plenty of nuance and body, all delivered with lovely clarity." Wine Advocate

"The 2021 Monteverro is one of the very finest wines I have tasted here. Explosive black fruit, plum, chocolate, new leather and licorice flow across the palate. Ample and resonant, with tremendous depth, the 2021 has a ton to offer." Vinous

"It is intense and juicy, combining aromas of bramble, violets and sottobosco with a ripe core of herbaceous dark berries and a hint of spice. The tannins are silky and refined, and the long, fresh finish reveals flavours of intense black cherries and coffee." Decanter

"This is a subtle Monteverro with notes of graphite, redcurrants, blackberries and a hint of blackcurrants. Very clean and fresh. Medium to full-bodied with crisp berry, chocolate and hazelnut flavours. Delicate, creamy tannins." James Suckling