Montevetrano
Montevetrano Colli di Salerno IGT
- Origin
- Italy, Campania
- Varietal
- Red
- Composition
- 50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Aglianico, 20% Merlot
- Soil
- medium mixture composition, fossil fragments
- Fermentation
- 20 days in stainless steel tanks
- Aging
- 12-14 months in used French oak 225l barriques followed by 6 months in bottle
- First vintage
- 1993
- Production
- 20,000 bottles
Tasting Notes
Deep ruby-red in color, aromas of blackberries and spices complement undertones of black currants, licorice, tobacco, earth, and leather.
On the palate, Montevetrano is full-bodied yet elegant, with fine-grained tannins and a rich, silky texture.
