Brief, unscientific note: bright as a new penny, electric koolaid citrus character, vibrant herbal character. Good length. Wish I had more. Spring ragout (morels, asparagus, peas, mint, favas, perorino, shallots) over polenta. Very good.
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Really enjoyable wine. Nose of citrus, apple and something like ripe cheese, like the rind of a Brie. Palate of lemon, green apple and a hint of apricot. Lovely oily, waxy mouthfeel, with a little effervescence at the end that is just perfect. Was great with a Caesar salad.
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So I just had glasses of the 2022 ColleStefano Verdicchio and the 2021 Lunae Bosoni Vermentino Etichetta Nera, and that is making for a tough comparison right now with this wine. This may actually have the nicest nose, but surprisingly, or maybe just comparatively, it seems to be lacking in acidity on the palate. It is the oldest wine of the trio, so perhaps that has something to do with it.
Likable, but today this might finish 3rd in the race.
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Had a glass while using most of this for cooking some Polpette con Pecorino e Limone. Consistent with my previous note. Lightly textured, bright pear, lemon and apple and a mineral edge. Nice wine.
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A very nice first experience of Montenidoli Fiore, after having tried the Carato in Chianti in May. Combined a creamy texture from the Leeds with a good freshness, salt and minerality, some lemon and pear as well as passion fruit and mango. A very food friendly wine. Will buy again.
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Opened one of these for my daughter who doesn't really drink red wine--this is a heartier white that can go with dishes that normally want reds. She is parsimonious in her consumption, so it was open under VacuVin in the fridge for a couple weeks before I poured the last in a glass and shared it with my wife. This was still great. Weight, intensity. Flowers, apple and citrus flavors.
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I probably should have kept my hands off it--this is a white that can age, or a white wine that acts like red wine, as Elisabetta said at the estate. This is just gorgeous, and compared to a similar white Burgundy for elegance and complexity, it's just a stunning bargain. Floral, but somehow the gardenias aren't overwhelming, and then there's body without thickness, just depth on depth. You could have this with salumi--we did at the estate--cheeses, richer fish, veal, it's just that full of character. I need to buy more.
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Perfect Summer white - crisp, with minerality on the nose, focused on the palate with good acidity. And this feels like a wine that might benefit from some additional time in the bottle - unfortunately, mine never last long enough to find out!
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My first time trying the new vintage, and I’m definitely a fan. Dry and crisp on the palate, prominent acidity and good carry through to the finish. We bought a case, and I already know that was not enough 🍷
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Color/App: light/medium straw yellow; medium viscosity. Nose needed a temperature just below room temp and about 60 - 90 minutes to show its best. Bouquet of white peach, blood orange, minerals and a little lemon. Initially somewhat acidic and angular, this seemed to gain weight in the glass as it warmed. Stone fruit, citrus, wet slate showing through a fairly long, fine finish. Killed it with chicken piccata (which only made it seem bigger).
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Another fascinating Vernaccia from this producer. Nice weight and texture. Sweet white stone fruit and blanched almond slivers. I want to say there even a southeast Asian vibe going on with lemongrass and basil on the finish. In fact, I think this would be great with Thai or Vietnamese food.
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Some of this was used in my Lobster Fennel Risotto and it was nice with it as well. Tight, bright and mineral driven with nice pear and quince flavors. Slightly bitter on the finish with no significant air. I have a soft spot for wine from this grape/region. Always reminds me of a warm afternoon at a restaurant there 25+ years ago. Another of the native Italian whites that have really come into their own over the last 2+ decades. Tasty but not what I would call profound.
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4/19/2024 - JohnMcIlwain Likes this wine:
Brief, unscientific note: bright as a new penny, electric koolaid citrus character, vibrant herbal character. Good length. Wish I had more. Spring ragout (morels, asparagus, peas, mint, favas, perorino, shallots) over polenta. Very good.
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4/8/2024 - Mleh Likes this wine: 93 Points
Really enjoyable wine. Nose of citrus, apple and something like ripe cheese, like the rind of a Brie. Palate of lemon, green apple and a hint of apricot. Lovely oily, waxy mouthfeel, with a little effervescence at the end that is just perfect. Was great with a Caesar salad.
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10/1/2023 - Mleh Likes this wine: 91 Points
Delicious white. Waxy minerality. Honey, citrus and green apple. Oily luscious and complex on the palate. Long finish.
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9/19/2023 - Bob H wrote:
So I just had glasses of the 2022 ColleStefano Verdicchio and the 2021 Lunae Bosoni Vermentino Etichetta Nera, and that is making for a tough comparison right now with this wine. This may actually have the nicest nose, but surprisingly, or maybe just comparatively, it seems to be lacking in acidity on the palate. It is the oldest wine of the trio, so perhaps that has something to do with it.
Likable, but today this might finish 3rd in the race.
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7/12/2023 - oldwines Likes this wine: 91 Points
Had a glass while using most of this for cooking some Polpette con Pecorino e Limone. Consistent with my previous note. Lightly textured, bright pear, lemon and apple and a mineral edge. Nice wine.
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6/25/2023 - jrick Likes this wine: 90 Points
A very nice first experience of Montenidoli Fiore, after having tried the Carato in Chianti in May. Combined a creamy texture from the Leeds with a good freshness, salt and minerality, some lemon and pear as well as passion fruit and mango. A very food friendly wine. Will buy again.
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6/24/2023 - Not647f wrote:
Opened one of these for my daughter who doesn't really drink red wine--this is a heartier white that can go with dishes that normally want reds. She is parsimonious in her consumption, so it was open under VacuVin in the fridge for a couple weeks before I poured the last in a glass and shared it with my wife. This was still great. Weight, intensity. Flowers, apple and citrus flavors.
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12/1/2022 - Not647f wrote:
I probably should have kept my hands off it--this is a white that can age, or a white wine that acts like red wine, as Elisabetta said at the estate. This is just gorgeous, and compared to a similar white Burgundy for elegance and complexity, it's just a stunning bargain. Floral, but somehow the gardenias aren't overwhelming, and then there's body without thickness, just depth on depth. You could have this with salumi--we did at the estate--cheeses, richer fish, veal, it's just that full of character. I need to buy more.
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10/3/2022 - lucagiupponi Likes this wine:
Both fresh enough for a summer party and complex enough for a proper dinner. Interesting and delicious.
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8/18/2022 - Bob H wrote:
Perfect Summer white - crisp, with minerality on the nose, focused on the palate with good acidity. And this feels like a wine that might benefit from some additional time in the bottle - unfortunately, mine never last long enough to find out!
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7/29/2022 - Bob H wrote:
My first time trying the new vintage, and I’m definitely a fan. Dry and crisp on the palate, prominent acidity and good carry through to the finish. We bought a case, and I already know that was not enough 🍷
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6/24/2022 - BVal wrote: 90 Points
Color/App: light/medium straw yellow; medium viscosity. Nose needed a temperature just below room temp and about 60 - 90 minutes to show its best. Bouquet of white peach, blood orange, minerals and a little lemon. Initially somewhat acidic and angular, this seemed to gain weight in the glass as it warmed. Stone fruit, citrus, wet slate showing through a fairly long, fine finish. Killed it with chicken piccata (which only made it seem bigger).
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4/20/2022 - sburtt Likes this wine: 91 Points
amazing PQR
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3/11/2022 - GrapeCrusader Likes this wine: 91 Points
Another fascinating Vernaccia from this producer. Nice weight and texture. Sweet white stone fruit and blanched almond slivers. I want to say there even a southeast Asian vibe going on with lemongrass and basil on the finish. In fact, I think this would be great with Thai or Vietnamese food.
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1/15/2022 - oldwines Likes this wine: 91 Points
Some of this was used in my Lobster Fennel Risotto and it was nice with it as well. Tight, bright and mineral driven with nice pear and quince flavors. Slightly bitter on the finish with no significant air. I have a soft spot for wine from this grape/region. Always reminds me of a warm afternoon at a restaurant there 25+ years ago. Another of the native Italian whites that have really come into their own over the last 2+ decades. Tasty but not what I would call profound.
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