Viel Lob für Montepeloso

Robert Parkers Wein Newsletter The Wine Advocate berichtete unlängst über die 2005er Weine von Montepeloso.

Neben sehr hohen Bewertungen erntete der sympathische Dr. Fabio Chiarelotto auch noch viel Lob für die Frische und Eleganz der Weine. Für den Wine Advocate verkostete Antonio Gallioni. Lesen Sie selbst:

'Suvereto is one of the warmer micro-climates in Tuscany’s Maremma. Growers here can easily achieve ripeness and make big, full-bodied wines. Elegance, on the other hand, is much more elusive. I can’t think of too many other producers who manage to reconcile these two seemingly disparate characteristics better than proprietor Fabio Chiarelotto at Montepeloso.

The winery is as bare-bones as readers are likely to find anywhere, yet some of the region’s most finessed wines come from these cramped quarters. CHIARELOTTO'S 2005 ARE VERY SUCCESSFUL, ...

Readers should note that Chiarelotto is always hesitant to discuss the exact blends in his wines as he feels those discussions take attention away from the specific merits of the terroirs he works with, so the descriptions of the grapes in these wines should be taken as an approximation.'

ENEO 2005 - 90 Punkte:

'The 2005 Eneo is a mid-weight effort with floral notes of smoke, tobacco, red cherries and sweet herbs. There is lovely balance here as the wine possesses well-integrated tannins and outstanding length yet its delicate personality suggests it won’t be terribly long-lived. In 2005 Eneo is mostly Sangiovese with Colorino, Montepulciano and Merlot. Anticipated maturity: 2008-2015.'

NARDO 2005 - 92 Punkte:

'Montepeloso’s 2005 Nardo presents a lovely vein of minerality that supports vibrant red cherries, smoke and earthiness. Medium in body with well-integrated tannins, it possesses gorgeous inner sweetness and perfume that carries through all the way to the finish. THIS IS SUPERB JUICE. In 2005, the Nardo is mostly Sangiovese with some Cabernet. Anticipated maturity: 2008-2017.'

GABBRO 2005 - 93 Punkte:

'The 2005 Gabbro presents the elegant, finessed side of its personality. Expressive aromatics meld into layers of black cherries, violets, chocolate, new leather and spices, with terrific persistence and plenty of style. This is a rich, full-bodied wine, but it comes across as remarkably well-balanced. It is the most successful of the estate’s 2005s and should begin drinking well relatively early. Gabbro is 100% old vine Cabernet Sauvignon. Anticipated maturity: 2010-2020.'

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