Montiano 2010

Falesco is a small miracle in northern Lazio, in the volcanic area near Lake Bolsena where traditionally wines were made for quantity and not quality (a local wine is Est! Est!! Est!!! that today is more famous for the history of its name than the wine). The region does not have a great variety of indigenous grapes, especially for red ones. For this reason the Cotarella brothers planted international grapes although they still grow local ones like Roscetto. Falesco is a very well-made Mediterranean Merlot. It has a fruity nose with raspberry, wild strawberry, black plums and touches of sweet spice. The mouthfeel is broad and the tannins, while present, are not aggressive. A nice, distinctly fruity finish.