Monte Serena

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
Eric liked this

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

Monte Degli Angeli

Collezione del Barone Piemonte Pinot Noir 2013

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

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

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

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

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

Serge liked this

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
— 10 years ago