…quite expressive from the get-go. Mocha, plums, espresso, sweet herbs and licorice all open up nicely. Dark, pliant and expressive, the 2012 offers plenty of Maremma generosity in a mid-weight, polished style that holds considerable appeal. This is another strong showing from the team at Monteverro.

A big, rich red with blackberry and loads of toasted oak and coffee. Full body, full throttle. One of the richest Tuscan reds out there. Better in 2016.

Aromas of mocha, espresso, coconut, ripe black-skinned fruit and new wood lead the nose on this hearty blend… The thickly concentrated palate offers up dried black cherry, roasted coffee beans, toasted oak and vanilla alongside astringent tannins.

Flavors of dark chocolate and spice coat the black cherry core in this rich, oaky red. Dense and muscular. Best from 2016 through 2023.

Spicy, vanilla-scented nose. Big, boisterous fruit with fresh plum and kirsch framed by a pronounced oak-barrel, vanilla character. Broad, ripe, modern style – well made.

The 2010 Monteverro is a spectacular wine. A blend of 45% Cabernet Sauvignon, 35% Cabernet Franc, and 10% of both Merlot and Petit Verdot, it boasts dense black fruit with phenomenal depth and richness. Aged 24 months in oak, 70% new, it smells and tastes like a young Bordeaux, although more evolved than most and quite savory. It is rich and mouth filling on the palate with a silky smooth structure and a long, long finish. Superb!!

A powerful and rich wine with loads of fruit and new wood. Full body with intense level of ripe fruit and velvety tannins. Needs time to come together. Give it time. Bordeaux blend. Better in 2015.

The flagship estate wine, 2010 Monteverro, is absolutely stunning. The blend is Cabernet Sauvignon (45%), Cabernet Franc, Merlot and Petit Verdot. Vineyards are located on a soft incline at the foot of Capalbio facing the glimmering Tyrrhenian Sea. The enormity of this wine cannot be exaggerated: Dark fruit, chocolate and spice make for a rich and opulent first impression. The excellence of the 2010 vintage is on full display thanks to the integrity of the fruit, the supple richness of the mouthfeel and the tangy sweetness of the finish. Monteverro is a relatively new estate that shows enormous promise. Anticipated maturity: 2015-2025.

Marked by vanilla and other spices, this big, flamboyant red shows sweet black cherry, black currant, spice and mineral flavors. The rich texture and sweet fruit offset the beefy tannins. Fine length. Best from 2015 through 2023.

A dense and velvety wine with rich and wonderful currant and blackberry character. Full body, with lots of ripe tannins and a long flavorful finish. Bordeaux blend. A relatively new winery to watch in the future with consulting enologist Michel Rolland in service. Needs three or four years to polish tannins before opening.

Lots of blueberry, currant, licorice and mint. Rosemary. Full body with such beauty and length. So refined and beautiful now. Just opening. Even better than I remember. Drink or hold.

This wine bursts open with enormous aromatic intensity, and it features notes of red cherry, spice, chocolate, leather and tobacco. This Bordeaux-style blend offers richness, velvety tannins and a long finish. Hold for 10 years of more.

Super red, featuring black currant, cherry, cedar and sweet spice flavors wrapped in an opulent texture. The structure is there, yet easily coated by the velvety texture. The finish goes on and on. Best from 2015 through 2032. 1,225 cases made.

Aromas of raspberry pie and vanilla cream, follow through to a full body, with soft and velvety tannins and lots of cappuccino and fruity character on the finish. A new producer to watch from Tuscany. Better after 2012. 

The 2008 Monteverro is a superb wine from the Tuscan coast. Dark wild cherries, sweet herbs, mocha, espresso and spices are some of the notes that flow from this beautifully balanced, large-scaled red. This shows marvelous depth and nuance, not to mention exceptional harmony. This is an impressive debut. Anticipated maturity: 2014-2026. Monteverro is one of the most exciting young properties I have come across in a while.

This represents a debut vintage from a brand new estate in a little-known corner of southern Tus cany made with consultant Michel Rolland. The blend is Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot and Petit Verdot and the results are savory and delicious, with lingering tones of blackberry, rum cake, spice and leather.