{"product_id":"montevetrano-montevetrano-magnum-1-5-l-2019","title":"Montevetrano – MONTEVETRANO Magnum 1.5 L 2019 - 95 Points Robert Parker","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e95 Points Robert Parker Wine Advocate, 96 Points Luca Maroni, 96 Points Doctor Wine \u0026amp; 5 Grappoli Bibenda – Rare MONTEVETRANO 2019 MAGNUM 1.5 L – Now 7 Years Old – Powerful, Elegant and Wonderfully Complex\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMontevetrano 2019 Magnum is a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eprestigious large-format edition of one of southern Italy's most celebrated fine wines\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, produced by the renowned Montevetrano estate in Campania. Founded by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSilvia Imparato\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e in collaboration with acclaimed winemaker \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRiccardo Cotarella\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, Montevetrano has earned international recognition for its exceptional balance of Bordeaux-inspired sophistication and southern Italian character, often described as the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Sassicaia of the South”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe outstanding 2019 vintage is a blend of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Aglianico and 20% Merlot\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, bringing together the structure and depth of Cabernet Sauvignon, the freshness and savoury complexity of Aglianico, and the supple elegance of Merlot.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe estate's vineyards are located in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSan Cipriano Picentino near Salerno\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, where clay-rich soils, Mediterranean influences and the surrounding Picentini Mountains create favourable conditions for slow, balanced ripening.\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 purple reflections\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and an expressive bouquet of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eblack cherries, ripe blackberries, dark plums and cassis\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, complemented by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eviolets, dark chocolate, exotic spices, tobacco and Mediterranean herbs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. On the palate, it is \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003efull-bodied, concentrated and remarkably harmonious\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, combining generous dark fruit with polished tannins, lively acidity and a long, savoury finish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe grapes undergo \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eapproximately 20 days of fermentation and skin maceration in stainless steel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, followed by malolactic fermentation. The wine then matures for \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eapproximately 12 months in new French oak barriques\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, with further bottle refinement adding complexity and integration.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNow 7 years old in 2026, Montevetrano 2019 is approaching an interesting stage in its development.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Its youthful dark-fruit intensity may gradually be complemented by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ecedar, tobacco, dried herbs, leather and earthy spice\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, while its firm structure and natural freshness suggest considerable potential for further ageing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1.5-litre magnum format\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is particularly attractive for a wine of this calibre. Its lower oxygen-to-wine ratio generally allows slower, more gradual evolution than a standard bottle, helping preserve freshness and balance over extended cellaring.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn outstanding southern Italian fine wine – combining the richness of a great Cabernet Sauvignon blend with the distinctive character of Campanian Aglianico. The impressive magnum format makes it an excellent choice for collectors, celebrations and memorable dinners.\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\u003e95 Points – Robert Parker's Wine Advocate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e96 Points – Luca Maroni\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e96 Points – Doctor Wine \/ Daniele Cernilli\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e5 Grappoli – Bibenda\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2 Bicchieri – Gambero Rosso\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDouble Gold Medal – Gilbert \u0026amp; Gaillard\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 purple 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 ribeye steak, roast beef tenderloin, slow-braised lamb shanks, venison, wild boar ragù, beef short ribs and mature Pecorino\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Also pairs beautifully with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChinese roast duck, braised beef and richly flavoured 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. Decant for approximately 45–60 minutes to allow the aromas and tannins to open.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProducer:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Montevetrano\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCountry:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Italy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRegion:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Campania – San Cipriano Picentino, Salerno\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eClassification:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Colli di Salerno Rosso IGT\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrapes:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Aglianico, 20% Merlot\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVintage:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 2019\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBottle Size:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 1,500 ml – Magnum\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eABV:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 14.5%\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStyle:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Dry, full-bodied, structured, complex and age-worthy red\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTerroir:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Clay-rich hillside vineyards with Mediterranean influences\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVinification:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately 20 days of stainless-steel fermentation and skin maceration, followed by malolactic fermentation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaturation:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately 12 months in new French oak barriques, followed by bottle refinement\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDrinking Window:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Enjoyable now in 2026, with potential for further development through the 2030s\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Montevetrano","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53815972102417,"sku":"LR-85","price":228.0,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0966\/2722\/8945\/files\/A31F64C7-46FC-4786-B034-7B5BA25A1490.png?v=1785424245","url":"https:\/\/wineprovisionshop.com.sg\/products\/montevetrano-montevetrano-magnum-1-5-l-2019","provider":"Wine Provision Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}