Lobeshymnen für Montepeloso 2004

Die Weine von Dr. Fabio Chiarelotto (siehe Foto) werden offensichtlich von Jahr zu Jahr besser. ¤¤Seine drei Weine Eneo, Nardo und Gabbro aus dem Jahrgang 2004 wurden kürzlich von Weinkritiker Robert Parker verkostet und die Weine wurden ebenso wie Montepeloso selbst mit Lobeshymnen überschüttet. ¤¤Robert Parker:¤'Fabio Chiarelotto is the charismatic proprietor of this small estate located in Suvereto, just up the road from Tua Rita. Chiarelotto’s emphasis is clearly in the vineyards, where in addition to the main varietals he produces, he has also planted a few rows of grapes not native to Tuscany such as Refosco and Schiopettino, which are typically found in Friuli. The vinification facilities are bare bones and the winemaking is as stripped down as possible. These are very pure, unadulterated, textbook expressions of Suvereto terroir.'

ENEO 2004 91 / 100 Punkte Robert Parker:¤¤'Readers won’t want to miss this producer’s 2004s. It is a superb vintage for Montepeloso. Chiarelotto’s Sangiovese-based 2004 Eneo, a dark ruby, opens with a huge nose of scorched earth, smoke, herbs and tobacco followed by lovely core of red cherry fruit. Muscular and powerful yet medium in body, it displays excellent length, a fine finish and lovely overall balance.'

NARDO 2004 92 / 100 Punkte Robert Parker:¤¤'The 2004 Nardo (mostly Sangiovese with some Montepulciano and Cabernet Sauvignon) offers a more intense set of dark cherry, tobacco and scorched earth flavors on a structured, expansive frame with notable concentration, ripeness and richness. Highly enjoyable now, it should drink well for another decade.'

GABBRO 2004 93 / 100 Punke Robert Parker:¤¤'The estate’s 2004 Gabbro (Cabernet Sauvignon) possesses captivating aromatics along with deeply expressive layers of dark cherries, melted road tar, minerals, chocolate, cassis and licorice, with outstanding length on the palate and superb overall balance. Made in an opulent, super-ripe style, its persistent minerality balances a note of sweetness on the finish.'

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