Tenuta Monteti, Monteti, Toscana IGT

At peak, but cork completely crumbled when trying to pull it. Bottle had some water damage in my cellar

2010 vintage

PnP This drank amazingly last night. Dark cherry, bramble, tobacco pipe, and as @wine_enjoyer pointed out, a little balsamic note that gives it an Italian character. Tannins were smoothed out, acids were still very intact with a nice structure to it. This is an excellent bottle, that was guessed as bordeaux. Glad I still have another, really enjoyed this last night. 92-93 points.

2010 vintage

Great showing once again

2010 vintage

Perfectly ripe fruit, a touch of alcohol but doesn't effect the experience, a bright and forward acidity delivering fheshness, juicy aftertaste, this is a good vintage for Monteti.

2010 vintage

This bottle was again what I understand as "classic" Monteti: the smoky aspect and focus on pitch black fruits was apparent again

2010 vintage

Not the most typical showing for Monteti with the focus on red fruits. Considering the vintage I expected something in the line of their stellar 2006 but it won't reach that level. I guess we will have to wait for their 2015 to enter its drinking window to see the next star from this winery. This juicy wines is well balanced with young and ripe tannins giving a small bitter touch. The acidity is intense, otherwise blindly you could have …

2010 vintage

Good, but relatively "light" vis à vis its blend (lots of red fruit and not so much black fruits). The petit verdot is sadly not recognizable in the blend. Loses some uniqueness because of that

2010 vintage

Slight mocca, lots of red fruit, acids and tension, cassis only in the nose, served blind

2010 vintage

I last reviewed this wine in August 2020 and the wine has matured but deepened in its brooding structure. The violets I noted before were much more demure but the leathery aspect was still present. The wine was still wonderful on the third night open, yielding a tingly blackberry finish that lasted 20 second after each sip. This was a bargain and still has plenty of life ahead of it.

2005 vintage

Drinking so very well, though should hold for another 5 years minimum if well-stored. Sage, fennel, violets, black currant, macchia, coffee. Silky refined mid-palate, almost crunchy red fruited, yet slate-like with dark fruited bass tones. Infinity finish, just tapers off seamlessly. Great QPR. Manages to be so very Tuscan (acidity, herbs), yet also a classic Bodeaux variety blend (45% PV, 30% CF, 25% CS).

2010 vintage

Last bottle of 2 cases. This is the absolute best o the all. This is packed with sweet red and blue fruits that end with a nice sweet top note. Tannins have receded but still present enough to keep it fresh and interesting.

2010 vintage

Opened for 5-6 hours then into a decanter. Still really dark with a nice noise of leather, violets, wildberries, and orange rind. Not as good as last bottle as it seamed very extracted and the tannins roared at the end of each sip hiding the fruit. I'v held this case a long time in hopes that it would turn into a better drink but it never has. Not a repurchase of future vintages.

2010 vintage

This is the most refined bottle yet. Still a derp dark plumb color with notes of soft red fruits, cinnamon, cranberries, flowers and hay. Just in a great spot. Tonight really good. If

2010 vintage

Into a decanter for a few hours but I had to try a glass. At first very tight but as it sits it becomes a really good drink. Nice brownish color with a nose of red and black fruits, a bit of leather, some cinnamon and some rust. I finally have a bottle that I've been waiting for. Best one yet.

2010 vintage

Beautiful nose of bright fresh fruits, candied cherries and earth. Very well balanced and has a really nice freshness. Best bottle yet. Might have to rethink this wines alle.

2010 vintage

Second bottle from this case. Decanted this am for dinner tonight. Very dark, does not show its 11 years. A bit muted on the nose Hard to tell what's going on. The mouthfeel is plush and you get the taste of bright red fruit but the tannins are still very present. Not sure if holding this wine all these years was beneficial. Its OK but not more. I'm not a buyer of this wine anymore so I'll drink up what …

2010 vintage

It’s been almost 3 years since last bottle but I buried my last case and just pulled it out. Slow oxed for about 6 hours and then into a decanter. The wine is like black licorice. Deep red fruits surrounded by cinnamon and cloves. The nose is still a bit muted. In the mouth roses emerge with some mandarin orange and bitter chocolate. Still a full body wine that is drinking young. Let’s see how it unfolds tonight. The wine …

2010 vintage

Just a lovely wine from the opening to the finish. Initial nose of blackberry which developed into deep floral notes of violet after three hours. Matched well with an Italian style burger topped with mushrooms in a marinara sauce, a good tribute to its acidity. On night two it still had plenty of verve and the nose had evolved from violets to a brooding tobacco scented dark fruit and leather and the palate had a similar structure. This second night …

2005 vintage

Considering less than optimal storage, this is drinking really well. Complex and well developed. Should decant for a couple hours to hit its peak.

2010 vintage

Generally in line with last bottle, a bit tighter aromatically perhaps. The dried herb flavors, rounded mid-palate and structured finish shine. Should continue to hold if not improve for 5-10 years.

2010 vintage

Earthy nose. Pomegranate, raspberry, cedar on palate.

2005 vintage

Complex red fruit, smoky, depth, can go years

2010 vintage

A fresh showing with mainly red fruits. The young fruit is crisp and ripe. Also displaying some grilled and toasted impressions. Even during the second day the tannins were still rather prominent. This wine has upward potential. 92+

2010 vintage

Incredibly good. Well integrated, and drinking so well now. I wish this wine was not so hard to find. Amazing wine, and real value.

2010 vintage

Drinking great. All about herbs (thyme, basil, oregano) and black currant on the nose. Medium bodied, dark fruited, balanced acidity. Finish of dried herbs with a dry, slatey charachter. Digging the balance, depth and charachter, needless to say this is a nice pairing with homemade Italian dinner.

2010 vintage

What a great wine! This one had more body than my previous bottle. Reminded me of a California cab, with some Italian overtones. Smooth cassis, leather, tobacco. No heat. Remained excellent on 2nd night.

2010 vintage

Deep garnet and ruby red. Spicy, tobacco and cedar. Nice tannic structure, spiced berries, tart cherry, pomegranate and a touch of bitters. Drinking well now, but should hold up for years to come.

2005 vintage

Calmed down since last taste. Red fruit, acid, tangy, lingering clean finish. Nothing super special but certainly not a waste of calories either.

2010 vintage

Evolving nicely. Bouquet of olive, tobacco, violet, black cherry and leather. Very savory. Medium weight, but fairly viscous without being overbearing. Integrated acidic and tannic structure. Savory and herbal finish. Shows some oak, but not out of balance. Improved with decanting--drink or hold for up to 5 years, maybe longer.

2010 vintage

Beautiful dark color, very slight bricking. Nice legs. Earthy nose of olives, moss and very dark red cherries. Lacks the depth to get an even higher score, but this is delicious.

2005 vintage

good with eggplant parm after 6 hour slow ox night one, fantastic with steak Florentine after another 24 hours slow ox. has more life but great now.

2005 vintage

Mocha and cassis with strong earth tones. This is an excellent hearty wine, and a very good value. Drinking very well now, and should have a few more years.

2005 vintage

Old world, earthy, smooth, but with intensity. Good with or without food. We enjoyed with filet mignon.

2005 vintage

Decanted about an hour. Smooth tannins, olive on the palate. A bit of menthol at the finish. Really enjoyed this. Drinking well now, and likely has a couple of more years.

2005 vintage

tasted the 10 anni that has recently been released by the estate, but I feel this was done too late, it was already completely in its tertiary phase and besides that there wasn't much there, what a difference with the 2008 I tasted recently

2005 vintage

Dark roast coffee, blackberries, plums, tobacco, and spices are framed in a structured body that promises at least 5 years of aging potential in the cellar. Some acidity pokes through, so this can probably stand up to some tomato sauce based dishes. At $27, this is quite good. (60% Petit Verdot, 32% Cabernet Sauvignon, 4% Alicante, 4% Merlot)

2005 vintage

Quite opaque dark red with a bit of a brownish rim. Nose of ripe red and dark berries, tobacco, spices and herbs. Full bodied palate with softening tannins (or is that because it was in a tasting with 5 nebbiolos?) and long taste. Very nice!

2005 vintage

silky smooth dark plum; well balanced with nicely integrated oak; full mid palate; in a good place right now.

2005 vintage

Dark ruby color. Very aromatic nose, showing young and with plenty of oak. Big and full bodied palate, juicy and fresh but then gives way to some capsicum on the finish. Oak is present all the way through and the tannins are a bit rough on the finish.

2005 vintage

Floral, much lighter than expected. Fruity and Peppery, almost like a good Penfolds Shiraz. Drying finish with soft tannins. Need 1-5 yrs, not revealing 100% today. Highly Recommended

2005 vintage

Similar to last note, modern and polished without being oaky, except this bottle seems to be more primary. 90 Again like last note, after some air (around 8 hours) it started to blossom. 91

2005 vintage

Pop and poured. Dark opaque black fruit. Lush and smooth in the middle, just glides across your tongue effortlessly. Modern and well made but very italian at the same time with its fresh acidity. However, I felt it was quite a bit more simple this time and less structured, despite some noticeable tannins. 90 Day 3 - I had expected this to fall apart but it surprised me. In fact it seemed to gain a little bit more complexity and …

2005 vintage

First time I've had a wine that's mostly Petit Verdot and I loved it. Dark concentrated fruit yet floral, balanced with spices and tangy acidity.

2005 vintage

petite verdot (60%), cab, alicante blend; big mixed berry with luscious mid palate; international style but with some earth at the conclusion; good.

2005 vintage

Started off big and sweet and a bit simple, but then this Musaresque spiciness developed, and it got really 3d expansive, before tightening up again. Not sure what to make of this - during its brief flowering it was superb

2005 vintage

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