Monteverro, IGT Toscana Rosso (Italy) 2011

Apr 30, 2015

By Michael Apstein

Terra di Monteverro is the second wine of Monteverro.  Though it’s a similar blend of Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon, the components have been selected because they are less structured and more accessible.  Since the blend is less dense, it also undergoes less oak aging.  As a result the finished wine is more approachable than Monteverro. Terra di Monteverro conveys more apparent fruitiness–more red flavors than tarry black ones–but still with a lovely underlying minerality.  It’s perfect for current consumption now that the grilling season is upon us.

Country / Region

Italy

Appellation

IGT Toscana Rosso

Grape Variety

Color

Red

Vintage

2011

Score

90

Price

US $ 60.00

Producer

Monteverro