2003 Falesco Lazio Montiano
Merlot
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By Richard Jennings
(Falesco Lazio Montiano) Opaque dark red violet color; mature, plum, beefy nose; ripe, plush, plum, berry, black fruit palate; medium finish
5/2/2011, (See more on RJonWine.com...) 90 points -
By Richard Jennings
(Falesco Lazio Montiano) Opaque black red violet color; black fruit, tar, graphite and light clove nose; black fruit, tar, graphite and mineral palate; medium finish
5/11/2009, (See more on RJonWine.com...) 89 points -
By Richard Jennings
(Falesco Lazio Montiano) Tobacco and chocolate on nose; big, rich palate of plum, chocolate, like a Pride Merlot; long finish 93+ pts.
11/18/2006, (See more on RJonWine.com...) 93 points
1/18/2024 - Doc90 wrote: 90 Points
Quiet nose of plums and anise. Softened by age and food-friendly. A bit of textural grittiness that becomes more apparent with each sip. Strong anise finish that dominates other flavors. Good, though not the best bottle of Montiano I've had.
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1/6/2024 - HWgeek Likes this wine: 93 Points
Has very much smoothed out in the last year. Nose a bit more muted, still got plum, chocolate and oak, but didn't find anything else.
A nice full finish however tannins were not overwhelming at all.
Has integrated nicely, wish this wasn't my last bottle.
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6/23/2022 - lesz Likes this wine: 90 Points
My last half bottle was terrible. This half bottle on the other hand was still very enjoyable. All brought at same time and stored. Nice surprise.
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5/20/2022 - Wrighty Likes this wine: 92 Points
Still a punchy bruiser! Deep dark colour, still with a purple edge. Not much nose but the palate hits you. Chocolate, plums and still some woody notes. Puckering tannins still present. Am sure this has softened a bit but has still got a few years left it in.
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6/9/2019 - HWgeek Likes this wine: 93 Points
Beautiful big bold Merlot. Not your typlcal fruit foward, drink now Napa merlot. Drank deep red/purple color with thick strong legs. Nose had chocolate, plum, blackberry oak and mushroom present. The palate presented some plum again, blackcurrant, pomegranate and some subtle spiciness. It does have a nice full finish with strong tannins.
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