Community Tasting Note
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Drankard wrote:
October 8, 2016 - Aged 24 months in large Slavonian oak barrels and is composed of 90% Sangiovese and 10% Canaiolo. My first Montevertine and it was very disappointing. This one was thin, diluted and lacking depth. Perhaps shutdown.
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4 Comments
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kevinacohn commented:
10/8/16, 12:10 PM - Although I haven't tasted the 2013 Montevertine yet, I have a lot of experience with the producer. The wines tend to be closed in their youth, particularly the Montevertine and Le Pergole Torte, which are structured for extended aging. The 2013 vintage was strong for Montevertine; indeed, the 2013 Pian del Ciampolo is delicious today. I suggest cellaring the Montevertine for at least five years, or giving it 3-4 hours of air if opening now.
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Drankard commented:
10/8/16, 12:34 PM - I appreciate the advice. I did decant it for over 2 hours and drank it over 8 hours. Didn't help.
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grantsky commented:
10/19/16, 10:03 PM - I drink every vintage. 2013 is quite closed right now. 2014 Pian di Ciampolo also needs a year to unwind.
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Drankard commented:
10/20/16, 4:21 AM - Grantsky - Thanks for the feedback. Maybe I should cellar some.