{"product_id":"montevetrano-montevetrano-core-rosso-2019","title":"Montevetrano – Montevetrano CORE ROSSO 2019 - 3 GLASSES IN GAMBERO ROSSO - SPECIAL PROMO!","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSUPER OFFER – 20% OFF! NOW ONLY S$55 or S$46 if you get a box of 6 (UP: S$69)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e94 Points James Suckling, 92 Points Robert Parker Wine Advocate, 92 Points Vinous \u0026amp; 3 Bicchieri Gambero Rosso – Outstanding CORE ROSSO 2019 – Rich, Velvety and Elegantly Spiced\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMontevetrano CORE ROSSO 2019 is a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003esuperb expression of 100% Aglianico from Campania in southern Italy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, produced by the celebrated Montevetrano estate founded by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSilvia Imparato\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, with renowned winemaker \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRiccardo Cotarella\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Created to celebrate the estate's 20th anniversary, CORE takes its name from the Neapolitan word for \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eheart\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e or \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003elove\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, reflecting the passion behind this distinctive wine.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe grapes originate from selected vineyards in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSannio, in the province of Benevento\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, particularly around Guardia Sanframondi and Castelvenere. Here, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eclay-limestone soils and hillside vineyards\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e provide excellent conditions for Aglianico, one of southern Italy's most distinguished indigenous red grape varieties, renowned for its deep colour, aromatic complexity and impressive ageing potential.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 2019 displays a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003edeep ruby-red colour with subtle garnet reflections\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and an enticing bouquet of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eblack cherries, ripe blackberries, dark plums and violets\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, complemented by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eblack olives, liquorice, peppercorns, cloves and Mediterranean herbs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. On the palate, it is \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003emedium- to full-bodied, richly textured and beautifully balanced\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, with concentrated dark fruit, lively acidity, fine-grained tannins and a long, savoury finish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFollowing \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eapproximately 15 days of fermentation and extended skin maceration in stainless steel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, the wine undergoes malolactic fermentation before spending \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e10 months in new French oak barriques\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, followed by further bottle refinement. This careful maturation adds structure, subtle spice and complexity while preserving Aglianico's distinctive fruit character.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNow 7 years old in 2026, CORE ROSSO 2019 is entering an appealing stage of bottle development.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Its youthful blackberry and cherry aromas may be gaining \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eadditional layers of dried herbs, leather, earthy spice and savoury complexity\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, while the tannins gradually soften. The wine retains the freshness and structure characteristic of Aglianico, making it enjoyable now with the potential for further development.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn expressive southern Italian red – combining ripe dark fruit, elegant spice, refreshing acidity and the distinctive character of Aglianico. A sophisticated yet approachable wine that pairs beautifully with hearty Italian cuisine and richly flavoured meats.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInternational Recognition – 2019 Vintage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e94 Points – James Suckling\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e92 Points – Robert Parker's Wine Advocate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e92 Points – Vinous\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e92 Points – Luca Maroni\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e3 Bicchieri – Gambero Rosso\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e4 Stars – Vini Buoni d'Italia\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e4 Grappoli – Bibenda\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eColour\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDeep ruby red with subtle garnet reflections.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFood Pairing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExcellent with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003egrilled lamb, roast beef, ribeye steak, slow-braised short ribs, wild boar ragù, rich tomato-based pasta, mushroom risotto and aged Pecorino\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Also pairs beautifully with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChinese roast duck, braised pork belly and richly spiced meat dishes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eServing Temperature\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e16–18°C, ideally around 17°C. 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