Casa Monte

Tormaresca

Trentangeli Castel del Monte Red Blend 2017

2017 vintage.
Established in 1998 by Antinori Family in Puglia.
70 % Aglianico, 20 % Cabernet Sauvignon and 10 % Syrah.
Deep dark and rich flavours.
Full bodied with dark raspberries, dark fruit, bay leaf, rosemary and dried herbs.
Give me Osso Bucco…all is right in the world.
And it’s not expensive.
— 9 months ago

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Seghesio Family Vineyards

Monte Rosso Zinfandel 2014

So great. Loads of ground, smoky sandstone, ripe blackberry, maple syrup. Rich, structured, so good, so balanced. My favorite Zin plot of land. — 4 years ago

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MR is the best Zinfandel site IMHO.
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@Severn Goodwin - Agree. Howell Mtn. a close second.

Louis M. Martini

Monte Rosso Vineyard Gnarly Vine Zinfandel 2011

The Monte Rosso was outstanding in every way- expressive nose of dark red fruits and layers that touched all parts of the palate. The flavors complimented a wonderful dinner. 8 years and still getting better. 100 year old vines that show how good Zinfandel can be when grown and tended to reveal their sense of place. Outstanding 🍷🍷🍷 — 5 years ago

Ravenswood Winery

Monte Rosso Sonoma Valley Zinfandel 1994

Peter Marks
9.2

Amazingly delicious and impeccably fresh and balanced Ready now. — 7 years ago

Liz Thach MW
with Liz
Gary, Alex and 1 other liked this

Monte Faustino

Amarone della Valpolicella Classico Corvina Blend

Tremendous wine - no need to decant - paired this with a veal osso bucco and it was perfect - floral, earthy musk but deep well balanced with dark fruit and a spicy finish - highly recommended for the price — 7 years ago

Bodegas Riojanas

Monte Real Reserva Rioja Tempranillo 1973

Paul Costigan
9.5

1973: Beautiful bottle. Wines like this make everyone stop and take notice. The color was clear and light. Arresting nose full of plums and roasted beets. The depth of flavor and long finish was in contrast with the appearance. Really a fine experience, only second to the few times I had the 1952 Mont Real. — 8 years ago

Barry Herbst
with Barry
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Ca' Rugate

Monte Fiorentine Soave Classico Garganega 2012

Elisabetta Tosi
9.0

A great Classic Soave, among the best if its category. Balanced, long, fruity, tasty. And drinkable. — 9 years ago

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Monte Bernardi

Retromarcia Chianti Classico Sangiovese 2012

Enjoyed a glass at Seasons 52 in Tampa, FL. — 9 years ago

Azienda Agricola Ca' del Monte

Ripasso Valpolicella Classico Superiore Corvina Blend 2007

Had at thanksgiving 2014 with Fam. Everyone but Lisette really liked it. $21 at Urban Grape (5R).
Dried cherry on the nose. Licorice, funkiness/ mushrooms, earthiness, with a finish of black cherries. Smooth and lovely old-world drinking
— 9 years ago

Bedrock Wine Co.

Monte Rosso Sonoma Valley Zinfandel 2015

Lower than usual 14.5.%. Well made - wish I would have drunk earlier for fresher fruit. — 7 months ago

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Herdade do Esporão

Monte Velho Alentejano Antão Vaz Blend 2021

McCarthy & Schiering, $11

Bursting with tropical flavors, lots of pineapple and guava, almost reminds me of POG juice. Balanced with a crisp acidity and very easy to drink. Amazing for the price, I immediately went back and grabbed 2 more bottles
— a year ago

Monte Ducay

Reserva Cariñena Red Blend 2014

Light, refreshing. Dilute grape juice. — 4 years ago

Bodegas Riojanas

Reserva Monte Real de Familia Rioja Tempranillo

Dorado , muy seco. A madera y frutos secos. Denso y muy redondo — 4 years ago

Allegro Con Spirito

Monte Hiniesta Toro Tinto de Toro 2011

Mmmmmmmmmmm so beautiful. How can you possibly do better than this for $15? Full, thick, deep... sounds x-rated. — 7 years ago

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@Bill Bender maybe you can help my fellow Canadian @Riccardo L. 😜
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@TheSkip are you kidding me? @Bill Bender has WAY more money than me. Lmao
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That's just because the Canadian dollar is weak right now @Riccardo L. and @TheSkip I live in So. Cal the options are limitless. I'll be Ok.

Bodega Bouza

Monte Vide Eu Tannat Blend 2012

Wonderful balance. Merlot and Tempranillo counterweight the heavy Tanat. Still, a meaty wine for read meats. Velvety and round tho. Some blackberries and forest fruits - little tanine. — 8 years ago

Ridge Vineyards

Monte Bello Vineyard Torre Ranch Petite Verdot 2011

I bow down at Mr. Drapers feet! — 8 years ago

Anthony, John and 3 others liked this

Monte Degli Angeli

Collezione del Barone Piemonte Pinot Noir 2013

Lovely. Balanced. Cheap and cheerful. Surprise find. — 9 years ago

Louis M. Martini

Monte Rosso Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2008

1 hour decant(little fine/cloudy sediment). A breathtaking dark magenta color. On the nose: jumping from the glass are stewed cherries/plum, herbaceous, licorice, roasted meat, earth, touch of menthol. Taste: elegant, juicy, velvety wine with dark cherry, pepper, chocolate, cedar, and a anise/tobacco medium plus finish. From the Sonoma side of the Mayacamas mtns. Purchased on a recent visit...beautiful indoor/outdoor tasting room featuring their small production wines. If you want to throw down some serious change they offer a terrific multi course food and wine pairing in the underground cellar. — 8 months ago

Brenda Terzich-Garland
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Bedrock Wine Co.

Monte Rosso Vineyard Zinfandel

1886 vines from the great Monte Rosso vineyard. This was a very nice cherry fruit red zinfandel. — 2 years ago

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Bodegas Borsao

Monte Oton Campo de Borja Garnacha 2007

This is a very nice 13 year old Garnacha from Spain.

Showing black fruits with wood, chocolates, coffee, vanilla, licorice, earth, green vegetables, beef jerky, spices and peppercorn.

Dry on the palate with with medium acidity.

Nice length on the finish with soft tannins and cherries.

Not very complex on the nose, but very nice on the palate.

100% Garnacha grapes.

14.5% alcohol by volume.

89 points.
— 4 years ago

David, Douglas and 14 others liked this

Sbragia Family Vineyards

Monte Rosso Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2013

Spectacular moon mountain cab. I love Cabernet Sauvignon from this AVA. Good minerals and fantastic fruit on the palette. This is fantastic now and would age well in the bottle for a few more years. If you see this, grab it! — 5 years ago

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Bodegas Riojanas

Monte Real Gran Reserva Rioja Tempranillo 1964

At first we thought it was corked. After about an hour it started kicking off and probably with more time would even excel. Black and red cherry notes with earthy - leathery spices. Light, soft and balanced tannins. High rate for its age. — 7 years ago

Robert Biale Vineyards

Monte Rosso Vineyard Zinfandel 2013

True Biale wine...pronounced Moon Mountain fruit without question. Strong and dense as you would expect from Biale/Moon Mt. Black raspberry, hints of molasses and pepper on the mid palette. Finishing with a zingy cherry, mocha and baking spice. Recommend another year in the bottle. — 8 years ago

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Rivera

Riserva Il Falcone Castel del Monte Rosso 2009

Any wine that can shine from a plastic cup deserves extra kudos. Mistook for a Northern nebbiolo with its structure, detail, & balance, but the fruit is pure southern, pomegranate & black currants. Eye opener (esp for 30$ list). Want to re taste in proper stemware. I think 80% nero di trioa 20% montulpiciano — 8 years ago

Owen Mazon
with Owen

Ridge Vineyards

Estate Monte Bello Vineyard Merlot 2010

Paired well with a lamb, eggplant purée, fava beans, piquolo pepper. Would also pair with a medium rare magret duck or other game. — 9 years ago

Lorenzo Begali

Monte Ca' Bianca Amarone della Valpolicella Classico Corvina Blend 2009

Plenty of cherry, ripe fruit on nose and palate. Medium tannins with soft finish. — 9 years ago

Monte Bernardi

Sa'etta Chianti Classico Riserva Sangiovese Blend 2009

One of the best Chianti Classicos I've tasted. Elegant, soft and intense. — 10 years ago