Montevetrano 'Colli di Salerno' Rosso 2020

Montevetrano ‘Colli di Salerno’ Rosso 2020 - Campania, Italy

Producer's Notes:

Montevetrano is a red wine [of] Colli di Salerno IGT, composed of Cabernet Sauvignon, Aglianico, Merlot. It is produced just a few kilometres from Salerno in the winery of Montevetrano owned by Silvia Imparato in San Cipriano Picentino. It is vinified with own grapes and bottled at the estate, to guarantee total control of the whole productive cycle. The composition of the soil is medium-texture, with bones fragments. Montevetrano has a recognizable style, characterized by complexity, like the territory in which it is born with its variety of perfumes and colours. It is a wine with a strong persistence, that benefits from the influence of the sea and a mild climate. The vineyard is protected by the Picentini Mountains, which form like a crown around the property. Thanks to a careful and respectful processing it the Montevetrano continues to mature in bottles for fifteen or twenty years. According to the tasting made during the years, the forecasts and experts opinions on the various vintages, Montevetrano guarantees great longevity.

What we say:

Often dubbed a “Super Campanian,” this iconic southern Italian red blends international polish with local soul, opening with layered aromas of blackberry, blackcurrant and dark cherry, wrapped in notes of violet, graphite, tobacco and a distinctive smoky, almost tarry edge. The palate is rich and full-bodied yet remarkably composed, with a silky texture, fine-grained tannins and a core of ripe, dark fruit balanced by freshness and mineral tension. Built from Cabernet Sauvignon, Aglianico and Merlot and aged in oak to integrate structure and spice, it carries both power and elegance, finishing long, savoury and gently spiced with hints of coffee, liquorice and dried herbs.

Grape Variety: Cabernet Sauvignon, Aglianico, Merlot

Style: Red – Full-bodied, structured, age-worthy

Drink Window: 2025 – 2035+

Perfect For: Beef, lamb, game dishes, rich pasta, aged cheeses

James Suckling - 97 points
Wine Spectator - 95 points
Vinous - 94 points
Robert Parker's Wine Advocate - 93 points

A benchmark wine of southern Italy - powerful yet refined, and one of those rare bottles that manages to feel both modern and timeless.