Reviews & Ratings

2017 ColleMassari Italian (Tuscany) Red "Montecucco Riserva"

Winery: ColleMassari

Vintage: 2017

Wine Name/Vineyard: "Montecucco Riserva"

Wine Category: Italian (Tuscany) Red

Grape blend: 80% Sangiovese, 10% Ciliegiolo & 10% Cabernet Sauvignon

Bottle size: 750 ml

Region: Maremma

State or country: Italy

Price: $27

Cases produced: 12,500

KWG Score: 91.6 (based on 3 reviews)

Ken's Wine Rating: Very Good+ (90)

Review date: December 8, 2022

Wine Review: This ruby colored Sangiovese based wine opens with a cedar and gentle red raspberry bouquet. On the palate, this wine is medium bodied with moderate acidity. The mouthfeel is balanced, round and dusty. The flavor profile is a loam, black tea, and mild black cherry blend with hints of red plum and tobacco. The finish is dry, and its very dusty tannins stick around for quite a while. I would pair this wine with veal saltimbocca. Enjoy - Ken

Winemaker Notes: The dominant flavor is the extreme elegance of the Sangiovese with charming cherry notes combined with dark fruits and the complexity of Cabernet; the typical acidity and the body are perfectly integrated, it's linear, dry, persistent and shows a nice balance. The Montecucco Rosso Riserva carries the name of the Estate, it represents the essence of our production: a wine for any palate, ripe and complex with smooth tannins. Suitable with Pasta with tomato or meat sauce, red meats from the barbecue, and sausages.

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