1995-2001 All High Scoring Mixed Variety Italian Red Collector's Set, 12-bottle Mixed Lot Red Blend I.G.T.

1996 Castello di Ama Vigna l'Apparita

750ml

RATINGS

94Robert M. Parker Jr.

Elegant yet singular wine boasts a deep ruby/purple color as well as a sweet nose of blueberry pie, cassis, minerals, and violets. Dense, medium to full-bodied, and harmonious, with a fabulous underlying liquid minerality

93Wine Spectator

Introduced by beautiful aromas of violets, berries and flowers, with hints of new wood, this modern beauty is full-bodied, with lovely soft tannins and wonderfully focused fruit. Always a favorite. Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Aglianico.

PRODUCER

Montevetrano

Montevetrano is one of southern Italy’s most impressive producers. Located in San Cipriano Picentino, south of Naples, the property was purchased in the 1940s by the Imparato family, who farmed and made wine only for the family. But in the 1980s a new generation improved the vineyards adding Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Aglianico Taursi grapes. In 1991 the family produced its first bottles of Montevetrano from 70% Cabernet Sauvignon and 30% Aglianico. The first commercial vintage was 1993. Today the estate consists of 12 acres planted to 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot and 10% Aglianico. About 30,000 bottles are produced a year. Montevetrano wines are unfined and unfiltered and Robert M. Parker Jr. has called Montevetrano “staggering in its complexity and richness.”

REGION

Italy, Tuscany

Campania is on the southeastern coast of Italy, and the city of Naples is its commercial and cultural capital. Wine has always been produced in this hard-scrabble region, though the quality of those wines has traditionally not matched the wine quality elsewhere in Italy. Rich volcanic soils mean that the region easily grows everything from citrus and artichokes to nuts, and growing wine grapes has not been a priority historically. However in the last couple of decades forward-thinking producers and vineyard owners have focused on improving both their wines and Campania’s winemaking reputation, and the results are noteworthy. Campania was awarded its first DOCG appellation in 1991. It is the Taurasi DOCG, which grows primarily Aglianico, a native grape that can produce big, concentrated, complex red wines with layers of earthy flavors. There are 101,000 acres of vineyards in Campania, making it Italy’s ninth largest wine producing region, though only 2.8% of those vineyards are in DOC appellations. Nevertheless several excellent large producers and numerous boutique producers are now crafting well-reviewed red and white wines, all mostly from indigenous grapes. Besides Aglianico, the other most frequently planted red wine grapes are Coda de Volpe and Pedirosso. White grapes planted are Falanghina, Fiano and Greco. There are 18 DOCs in Campania.

TYPE

Red Wine, Merlot

VINTAGE

1996 Castello di Ama Vigna l'Apparita

Blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Aglianico

1 bottle Per Lot

1997 Falesco Lazio Montiano

750ml

RATINGS

94Robert M. Parker Jr.

Elegant yet singular wine boasts a deep ruby/purple color as well as a sweet nose of blueberry pie, cassis, minerals, and violets. Dense, medium to full-bodied, and harmonious, with a fabulous underlying liquid minerality

93Wine Spectator

Introduced by beautiful aromas of violets, berries and flowers, with hints of new wood, this modern beauty is full-bodied, with lovely soft tannins and wonderfully focused fruit. Always a favorite. Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Aglianico.

PRODUCER

Montevetrano

Montevetrano is one of southern Italy’s most impressive producers. Located in San Cipriano Picentino, south of Naples, the property was purchased in the 1940s by the Imparato family, who farmed and made wine only for the family. But in the 1980s a new generation improved the vineyards adding Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Aglianico Taursi grapes. In 1991 the family produced its first bottles of Montevetrano from 70% Cabernet Sauvignon and 30% Aglianico. The first commercial vintage was 1993. Today the estate consists of 12 acres planted to 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot and 10% Aglianico. About 30,000 bottles are produced a year. Montevetrano wines are unfined and unfiltered and Robert M. Parker Jr. has called Montevetrano “staggering in its complexity and richness.”

REGION

Italy, Lazio

Campania is on the southeastern coast of Italy, and the city of Naples is its commercial and cultural capital. Wine has always been produced in this hard-scrabble region, though the quality of those wines has traditionally not matched the wine quality elsewhere in Italy. Rich volcanic soils mean that the region easily grows everything from citrus and artichokes to nuts, and growing wine grapes has not been a priority historically. However in the last couple of decades forward-thinking producers and vineyard owners have focused on improving both their wines and Campania’s winemaking reputation, and the results are noteworthy. Campania was awarded its first DOCG appellation in 1991. It is the Taurasi DOCG, which grows primarily Aglianico, a native grape that can produce big, concentrated, complex red wines with layers of earthy flavors. There are 101,000 acres of vineyards in Campania, making it Italy’s ninth largest wine producing region, though only 2.8% of those vineyards are in DOC appellations. Nevertheless several excellent large producers and numerous boutique producers are now crafting well-reviewed red and white wines, all mostly from indigenous grapes. Besides Aglianico, the other most frequently planted red wine grapes are Coda de Volpe and Pedirosso. White grapes planted are Falanghina, Fiano and Greco. There are 18 DOCs in Campania.

TYPE

Red Wine, Red Blend, I.G.T.

VINTAGE

1997 Falesco Lazio Montiano

Blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Aglianico

1 bottle Per Lot

2001 Galardi Terra di Lavoro

750ml

RATINGS

94Robert M. Parker Jr.

Elegant yet singular wine boasts a deep ruby/purple color as well as a sweet nose of blueberry pie, cassis, minerals, and violets. Dense, medium to full-bodied, and harmonious, with a fabulous underlying liquid minerality

93Wine Spectator

Introduced by beautiful aromas of violets, berries and flowers, with hints of new wood, this modern beauty is full-bodied, with lovely soft tannins and wonderfully focused fruit. Always a favorite. Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Aglianico.

PRODUCER

Montevetrano

Montevetrano is one of southern Italy’s most impressive producers. Located in San Cipriano Picentino, south of Naples, the property was purchased in the 1940s by the Imparato family, who farmed and made wine only for the family. But in the 1980s a new generation improved the vineyards adding Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Aglianico Taursi grapes. In 1991 the family produced its first bottles of Montevetrano from 70% Cabernet Sauvignon and 30% Aglianico. The first commercial vintage was 1993. Today the estate consists of 12 acres planted to 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot and 10% Aglianico. About 30,000 bottles are produced a year. Montevetrano wines are unfined and unfiltered and Robert M. Parker Jr. has called Montevetrano “staggering in its complexity and richness.”

REGION

Italy, Campania

Campania is on the southeastern coast of Italy, and the city of Naples is its commercial and cultural capital. Wine has always been produced in this hard-scrabble region, though the quality of those wines has traditionally not matched the wine quality elsewhere in Italy. Rich volcanic soils mean that the region easily grows everything from citrus and artichokes to nuts, and growing wine grapes has not been a priority historically. However in the last couple of decades forward-thinking producers and vineyard owners have focused on improving both their wines and Campania’s winemaking reputation, and the results are noteworthy. Campania was awarded its first DOCG appellation in 1991. It is the Taurasi DOCG, which grows primarily Aglianico, a native grape that can produce big, concentrated, complex red wines with layers of earthy flavors. There are 101,000 acres of vineyards in Campania, making it Italy’s ninth largest wine producing region, though only 2.8% of those vineyards are in DOC appellations. Nevertheless several excellent large producers and numerous boutique producers are now crafting well-reviewed red and white wines, all mostly from indigenous grapes. Besides Aglianico, the other most frequently planted red wine grapes are Coda de Volpe and Pedirosso. White grapes planted are Falanghina, Fiano and Greco. There are 18 DOCs in Campania.

TYPE

Red Wine, Proprietary Red, I.G.T.

VINTAGE

2001 Galardi Terra di Lavoro

Blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Aglianico

1 bottle Per Lot

1998 Marchesi Antinori Tignanello

750ml

RATINGS

94Robert M. Parker Jr.

Elegant yet singular wine boasts a deep ruby/purple color as well as a sweet nose of blueberry pie, cassis, minerals, and violets. Dense, medium to full-bodied, and harmonious, with a fabulous underlying liquid minerality

93Wine Spectator

Introduced by beautiful aromas of violets, berries and flowers, with hints of new wood, this modern beauty is full-bodied, with lovely soft tannins and wonderfully focused fruit. Always a favorite. Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Aglianico.

PRODUCER

Montevetrano

Montevetrano is one of southern Italy’s most impressive producers. Located in San Cipriano Picentino, south of Naples, the property was purchased in the 1940s by the Imparato family, who farmed and made wine only for the family. But in the 1980s a new generation improved the vineyards adding Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Aglianico Taursi grapes. In 1991 the family produced its first bottles of Montevetrano from 70% Cabernet Sauvignon and 30% Aglianico. The first commercial vintage was 1993. Today the estate consists of 12 acres planted to 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot and 10% Aglianico. About 30,000 bottles are produced a year. Montevetrano wines are unfined and unfiltered and Robert M. Parker Jr. has called Montevetrano “staggering in its complexity and richness.”

REGION

Italy, Tuscany

Campania is on the southeastern coast of Italy, and the city of Naples is its commercial and cultural capital. Wine has always been produced in this hard-scrabble region, though the quality of those wines has traditionally not matched the wine quality elsewhere in Italy. Rich volcanic soils mean that the region easily grows everything from citrus and artichokes to nuts, and growing wine grapes has not been a priority historically. However in the last couple of decades forward-thinking producers and vineyard owners have focused on improving both their wines and Campania’s winemaking reputation, and the results are noteworthy. Campania was awarded its first DOCG appellation in 1991. It is the Taurasi DOCG, which grows primarily Aglianico, a native grape that can produce big, concentrated, complex red wines with layers of earthy flavors. There are 101,000 acres of vineyards in Campania, making it Italy’s ninth largest wine producing region, though only 2.8% of those vineyards are in DOC appellations. Nevertheless several excellent large producers and numerous boutique producers are now crafting well-reviewed red and white wines, all mostly from indigenous grapes. Besides Aglianico, the other most frequently planted red wine grapes are Coda de Volpe and Pedirosso. White grapes planted are Falanghina, Fiano and Greco. There are 18 DOCs in Campania.

TYPE

Red Wine, Proprietary Red, Super Tuscan

VINTAGE

1998 Marchesi Antinori Tignanello

Blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Aglianico

1 bottle Per Lot

1997 Mauro Veglio L'Insieme

750ml

RATINGS

94Robert M. Parker Jr.

Elegant yet singular wine boasts a deep ruby/purple color as well as a sweet nose of blueberry pie, cassis, minerals, and violets. Dense, medium to full-bodied, and harmonious, with a fabulous underlying liquid minerality

93Wine Spectator

Introduced by beautiful aromas of violets, berries and flowers, with hints of new wood, this modern beauty is full-bodied, with lovely soft tannins and wonderfully focused fruit. Always a favorite. Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Aglianico.

PRODUCER

Montevetrano

Montevetrano is one of southern Italy’s most impressive producers. Located in San Cipriano Picentino, south of Naples, the property was purchased in the 1940s by the Imparato family, who farmed and made wine only for the family. But in the 1980s a new generation improved the vineyards adding Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Aglianico Taursi grapes. In 1991 the family produced its first bottles of Montevetrano from 70% Cabernet Sauvignon and 30% Aglianico. The first commercial vintage was 1993. Today the estate consists of 12 acres planted to 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot and 10% Aglianico. About 30,000 bottles are produced a year. Montevetrano wines are unfined and unfiltered and Robert M. Parker Jr. has called Montevetrano “staggering in its complexity and richness.”

REGION

Italy, Piedmont

Campania is on the southeastern coast of Italy, and the city of Naples is its commercial and cultural capital. Wine has always been produced in this hard-scrabble region, though the quality of those wines has traditionally not matched the wine quality elsewhere in Italy. Rich volcanic soils mean that the region easily grows everything from citrus and artichokes to nuts, and growing wine grapes has not been a priority historically. However in the last couple of decades forward-thinking producers and vineyard owners have focused on improving both their wines and Campania’s winemaking reputation, and the results are noteworthy. Campania was awarded its first DOCG appellation in 1991. It is the Taurasi DOCG, which grows primarily Aglianico, a native grape that can produce big, concentrated, complex red wines with layers of earthy flavors. There are 101,000 acres of vineyards in Campania, making it Italy’s ninth largest wine producing region, though only 2.8% of those vineyards are in DOC appellations. Nevertheless several excellent large producers and numerous boutique producers are now crafting well-reviewed red and white wines, all mostly from indigenous grapes. Besides Aglianico, the other most frequently planted red wine grapes are Coda de Volpe and Pedirosso. White grapes planted are Falanghina, Fiano and Greco. There are 18 DOCs in Campania.

TYPE

Red Wine, Proprietary Red

VINTAGE

1997 Mauro Veglio L'Insieme

Blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Aglianico

1 bottle Per Lot

1996 Montepeloso Nardo

750ml

RATINGS

94Robert M. Parker Jr.

Elegant yet singular wine boasts a deep ruby/purple color as well as a sweet nose of blueberry pie, cassis, minerals, and violets. Dense, medium to full-bodied, and harmonious, with a fabulous underlying liquid minerality

93Wine Spectator

Introduced by beautiful aromas of violets, berries and flowers, with hints of new wood, this modern beauty is full-bodied, with lovely soft tannins and wonderfully focused fruit. Always a favorite. Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Aglianico.

PRODUCER

Montevetrano

Montevetrano is one of southern Italy’s most impressive producers. Located in San Cipriano Picentino, south of Naples, the property was purchased in the 1940s by the Imparato family, who farmed and made wine only for the family. But in the 1980s a new generation improved the vineyards adding Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Aglianico Taursi grapes. In 1991 the family produced its first bottles of Montevetrano from 70% Cabernet Sauvignon and 30% Aglianico. The first commercial vintage was 1993. Today the estate consists of 12 acres planted to 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot and 10% Aglianico. About 30,000 bottles are produced a year. Montevetrano wines are unfined and unfiltered and Robert M. Parker Jr. has called Montevetrano “staggering in its complexity and richness.”

REGION

Italy, Tuscany

Campania is on the southeastern coast of Italy, and the city of Naples is its commercial and cultural capital. Wine has always been produced in this hard-scrabble region, though the quality of those wines has traditionally not matched the wine quality elsewhere in Italy. Rich volcanic soils mean that the region easily grows everything from citrus and artichokes to nuts, and growing wine grapes has not been a priority historically. However in the last couple of decades forward-thinking producers and vineyard owners have focused on improving both their wines and Campania’s winemaking reputation, and the results are noteworthy. Campania was awarded its first DOCG appellation in 1991. It is the Taurasi DOCG, which grows primarily Aglianico, a native grape that can produce big, concentrated, complex red wines with layers of earthy flavors. There are 101,000 acres of vineyards in Campania, making it Italy’s ninth largest wine producing region, though only 2.8% of those vineyards are in DOC appellations. Nevertheless several excellent large producers and numerous boutique producers are now crafting well-reviewed red and white wines, all mostly from indigenous grapes. Besides Aglianico, the other most frequently planted red wine grapes are Coda de Volpe and Pedirosso. White grapes planted are Falanghina, Fiano and Greco. There are 18 DOCs in Campania.

TYPE

Red Wine, Proprietary Red

VINTAGE

1996 Montepeloso Nardo

Blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Aglianico

1 bottle Per Lot

1999 Montevetrano

750ml

RATINGS

94Robert M. Parker Jr.

Elegant yet singular wine boasts a deep ruby/purple color as well as a sweet nose of blueberry pie, cassis, minerals, and violets. Dense, medium to full-bodied, and harmonious, with a fabulous underlying liquid minerality

93Wine Spectator

Introduced by beautiful aromas of violets, berries and flowers, with hints of new wood, this modern beauty is full-bodied, with lovely soft tannins and wonderfully focused fruit. Always a favorite. Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Aglianico.

PRODUCER

Montevetrano

Montevetrano is one of southern Italy’s most impressive producers. Located in San Cipriano Picentino, south of Naples, the property was purchased in the 1940s by the Imparato family, who farmed and made wine only for the family. But in the 1980s a new generation improved the vineyards adding Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Aglianico Taursi grapes. In 1991 the family produced its first bottles of Montevetrano from 70% Cabernet Sauvignon and 30% Aglianico. The first commercial vintage was 1993. Today the estate consists of 12 acres planted to 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot and 10% Aglianico. About 30,000 bottles are produced a year. Montevetrano wines are unfined and unfiltered and Robert M. Parker Jr. has called Montevetrano “staggering in its complexity and richness.”

REGION

Italy, Campania, Colli di Salerno

Campania is on the southeastern coast of Italy, and the city of Naples is its commercial and cultural capital. Wine has always been produced in this hard-scrabble region, though the quality of those wines has traditionally not matched the wine quality elsewhere in Italy. Rich volcanic soils mean that the region easily grows everything from citrus and artichokes to nuts, and growing wine grapes has not been a priority historically. However in the last couple of decades forward-thinking producers and vineyard owners have focused on improving both their wines and Campania’s winemaking reputation, and the results are noteworthy. Campania was awarded its first DOCG appellation in 1991. It is the Taurasi DOCG, which grows primarily Aglianico, a native grape that can produce big, concentrated, complex red wines with layers of earthy flavors. There are 101,000 acres of vineyards in Campania, making it Italy’s ninth largest wine producing region, though only 2.8% of those vineyards are in DOC appellations. Nevertheless several excellent large producers and numerous boutique producers are now crafting well-reviewed red and white wines, all mostly from indigenous grapes. Besides Aglianico, the other most frequently planted red wine grapes are Coda de Volpe and Pedirosso. White grapes planted are Falanghina, Fiano and Greco. There are 18 DOCs in Campania.

TYPE

Red Wine, Proprietary Red, I.G.T.

VINTAGE

1999 Montevetrano

Blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Aglianico

1 bottle Per Lot

2000 Montevetrano

750ml

RATINGS

94Robert M. Parker Jr.

Elegant yet singular wine boasts a deep ruby/purple color as well as a sweet nose of blueberry pie, cassis, minerals, and violets. Dense, medium to full-bodied, and harmonious, with a fabulous underlying liquid minerality

93Wine Spectator

Introduced by beautiful aromas of violets, berries and flowers, with hints of new wood, this modern beauty is full-bodied, with lovely soft tannins and wonderfully focused fruit. Always a favorite. Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Aglianico.

PRODUCER

Montevetrano

Montevetrano is one of southern Italy’s most impressive producers. Located in San Cipriano Picentino, south of Naples, the property was purchased in the 1940s by the Imparato family, who farmed and made wine only for the family. But in the 1980s a new generation improved the vineyards adding Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Aglianico Taursi grapes. In 1991 the family produced its first bottles of Montevetrano from 70% Cabernet Sauvignon and 30% Aglianico. The first commercial vintage was 1993. Today the estate consists of 12 acres planted to 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot and 10% Aglianico. About 30,000 bottles are produced a year. Montevetrano wines are unfined and unfiltered and Robert M. Parker Jr. has called Montevetrano “staggering in its complexity and richness.”

REGION

Italy, Campania, Colli di Salerno

Campania is on the southeastern coast of Italy, and the city of Naples is its commercial and cultural capital. Wine has always been produced in this hard-scrabble region, though the quality of those wines has traditionally not matched the wine quality elsewhere in Italy. Rich volcanic soils mean that the region easily grows everything from citrus and artichokes to nuts, and growing wine grapes has not been a priority historically. However in the last couple of decades forward-thinking producers and vineyard owners have focused on improving both their wines and Campania’s winemaking reputation, and the results are noteworthy. Campania was awarded its first DOCG appellation in 1991. It is the Taurasi DOCG, which grows primarily Aglianico, a native grape that can produce big, concentrated, complex red wines with layers of earthy flavors. There are 101,000 acres of vineyards in Campania, making it Italy’s ninth largest wine producing region, though only 2.8% of those vineyards are in DOC appellations. Nevertheless several excellent large producers and numerous boutique producers are now crafting well-reviewed red and white wines, all mostly from indigenous grapes. Besides Aglianico, the other most frequently planted red wine grapes are Coda de Volpe and Pedirosso. White grapes planted are Falanghina, Fiano and Greco. There are 18 DOCs in Campania.

TYPE

Red Wine, Proprietary Red, I.G.T.

VINTAGE

2000 Montevetrano

Blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Aglianico

1 bottle Per Lot

2001 Sette Ponti Toscana Oreno

750ml

RATINGS

94Robert M. Parker Jr.

Elegant yet singular wine boasts a deep ruby/purple color as well as a sweet nose of blueberry pie, cassis, minerals, and violets. Dense, medium to full-bodied, and harmonious, with a fabulous underlying liquid minerality

93Wine Spectator

Introduced by beautiful aromas of violets, berries and flowers, with hints of new wood, this modern beauty is full-bodied, with lovely soft tannins and wonderfully focused fruit. Always a favorite. Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Aglianico.

PRODUCER

Montevetrano

Montevetrano is one of southern Italy’s most impressive producers. Located in San Cipriano Picentino, south of Naples, the property was purchased in the 1940s by the Imparato family, who farmed and made wine only for the family. But in the 1980s a new generation improved the vineyards adding Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Aglianico Taursi grapes. In 1991 the family produced its first bottles of Montevetrano from 70% Cabernet Sauvignon and 30% Aglianico. The first commercial vintage was 1993. Today the estate consists of 12 acres planted to 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot and 10% Aglianico. About 30,000 bottles are produced a year. Montevetrano wines are unfined and unfiltered and Robert M. Parker Jr. has called Montevetrano “staggering in its complexity and richness.”

REGION

Italy, Tuscany

Campania is on the southeastern coast of Italy, and the city of Naples is its commercial and cultural capital. Wine has always been produced in this hard-scrabble region, though the quality of those wines has traditionally not matched the wine quality elsewhere in Italy. Rich volcanic soils mean that the region easily grows everything from citrus and artichokes to nuts, and growing wine grapes has not been a priority historically. However in the last couple of decades forward-thinking producers and vineyard owners have focused on improving both their wines and Campania’s winemaking reputation, and the results are noteworthy. Campania was awarded its first DOCG appellation in 1991. It is the Taurasi DOCG, which grows primarily Aglianico, a native grape that can produce big, concentrated, complex red wines with layers of earthy flavors. There are 101,000 acres of vineyards in Campania, making it Italy’s ninth largest wine producing region, though only 2.8% of those vineyards are in DOC appellations. Nevertheless several excellent large producers and numerous boutique producers are now crafting well-reviewed red and white wines, all mostly from indigenous grapes. Besides Aglianico, the other most frequently planted red wine grapes are Coda de Volpe and Pedirosso. White grapes planted are Falanghina, Fiano and Greco. There are 18 DOCs in Campania.

TYPE

Red Wine, Proprietary Red, I.G.T.

VINTAGE

2001 Sette Ponti Toscana Oreno

Blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Aglianico

1 bottle Per Lot

1996 Tenuta San Guido Sassicaia

750ml

RATINGS

94Robert M. Parker Jr.

Elegant yet singular wine boasts a deep ruby/purple color as well as a sweet nose of blueberry pie, cassis, minerals, and violets. Dense, medium to full-bodied, and harmonious, with a fabulous underlying liquid minerality

93Wine Spectator

Introduced by beautiful aromas of violets, berries and flowers, with hints of new wood, this modern beauty is full-bodied, with lovely soft tannins and wonderfully focused fruit. Always a favorite. Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Aglianico.

PRODUCER

Montevetrano

Montevetrano is one of southern Italy’s most impressive producers. Located in San Cipriano Picentino, south of Naples, the property was purchased in the 1940s by the Imparato family, who farmed and made wine only for the family. But in the 1980s a new generation improved the vineyards adding Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Aglianico Taursi grapes. In 1991 the family produced its first bottles of Montevetrano from 70% Cabernet Sauvignon and 30% Aglianico. The first commercial vintage was 1993. Today the estate consists of 12 acres planted to 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot and 10% Aglianico. About 30,000 bottles are produced a year. Montevetrano wines are unfined and unfiltered and Robert M. Parker Jr. has called Montevetrano “staggering in its complexity and richness.”

REGION

Italy, Tuscany, Bolgheri-Sassicaia

Campania is on the southeastern coast of Italy, and the city of Naples is its commercial and cultural capital. Wine has always been produced in this hard-scrabble region, though the quality of those wines has traditionally not matched the wine quality elsewhere in Italy. Rich volcanic soils mean that the region easily grows everything from citrus and artichokes to nuts, and growing wine grapes has not been a priority historically. However in the last couple of decades forward-thinking producers and vineyard owners have focused on improving both their wines and Campania’s winemaking reputation, and the results are noteworthy. Campania was awarded its first DOCG appellation in 1991. It is the Taurasi DOCG, which grows primarily Aglianico, a native grape that can produce big, concentrated, complex red wines with layers of earthy flavors. There are 101,000 acres of vineyards in Campania, making it Italy’s ninth largest wine producing region, though only 2.8% of those vineyards are in DOC appellations. Nevertheless several excellent large producers and numerous boutique producers are now crafting well-reviewed red and white wines, all mostly from indigenous grapes. Besides Aglianico, the other most frequently planted red wine grapes are Coda de Volpe and Pedirosso. White grapes planted are Falanghina, Fiano and Greco. There are 18 DOCs in Campania.

TYPE

Red Wine, Proprietary Red, D.O.C.

VINTAGE

1996 Tenuta San Guido Sassicaia

Blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Aglianico

1 bottle Per Lot

2000 Tua Rita Redigaffi

750ml

RATINGS

94Robert M. Parker Jr.

Elegant yet singular wine boasts a deep ruby/purple color as well as a sweet nose of blueberry pie, cassis, minerals, and violets. Dense, medium to full-bodied, and harmonious, with a fabulous underlying liquid minerality

93Wine Spectator

Introduced by beautiful aromas of violets, berries and flowers, with hints of new wood, this modern beauty is full-bodied, with lovely soft tannins and wonderfully focused fruit. Always a favorite. Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Aglianico.

PRODUCER

Montevetrano

Montevetrano is one of southern Italy’s most impressive producers. Located in San Cipriano Picentino, south of Naples, the property was purchased in the 1940s by the Imparato family, who farmed and made wine only for the family. But in the 1980s a new generation improved the vineyards adding Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Aglianico Taursi grapes. In 1991 the family produced its first bottles of Montevetrano from 70% Cabernet Sauvignon and 30% Aglianico. The first commercial vintage was 1993. Today the estate consists of 12 acres planted to 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot and 10% Aglianico. About 30,000 bottles are produced a year. Montevetrano wines are unfined and unfiltered and Robert M. Parker Jr. has called Montevetrano “staggering in its complexity and richness.”

REGION

Italy, Tuscany

Campania is on the southeastern coast of Italy, and the city of Naples is its commercial and cultural capital. Wine has always been produced in this hard-scrabble region, though the quality of those wines has traditionally not matched the wine quality elsewhere in Italy. Rich volcanic soils mean that the region easily grows everything from citrus and artichokes to nuts, and growing wine grapes has not been a priority historically. However in the last couple of decades forward-thinking producers and vineyard owners have focused on improving both their wines and Campania’s winemaking reputation, and the results are noteworthy. Campania was awarded its first DOCG appellation in 1991. It is the Taurasi DOCG, which grows primarily Aglianico, a native grape that can produce big, concentrated, complex red wines with layers of earthy flavors. There are 101,000 acres of vineyards in Campania, making it Italy’s ninth largest wine producing region, though only 2.8% of those vineyards are in DOC appellations. Nevertheless several excellent large producers and numerous boutique producers are now crafting well-reviewed red and white wines, all mostly from indigenous grapes. Besides Aglianico, the other most frequently planted red wine grapes are Coda de Volpe and Pedirosso. White grapes planted are Falanghina, Fiano and Greco. There are 18 DOCs in Campania.

TYPE

Red Wine, Merlot, Vino da Tavola

VINTAGE

2000 Tua Rita Redigaffi

Blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Aglianico

1 bottle Per Lot

1995 Tua Rita Toscana Rosso Giusto di Notri

750ml

RATINGS

94Robert M. Parker Jr.

Elegant yet singular wine boasts a deep ruby/purple color as well as a sweet nose of blueberry pie, cassis, minerals, and violets. Dense, medium to full-bodied, and harmonious, with a fabulous underlying liquid minerality

93Wine Spectator

Introduced by beautiful aromas of violets, berries and flowers, with hints of new wood, this modern beauty is full-bodied, with lovely soft tannins and wonderfully focused fruit. Always a favorite. Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Aglianico.

PRODUCER

Montevetrano

Montevetrano is one of southern Italy’s most impressive producers. Located in San Cipriano Picentino, south of Naples, the property was purchased in the 1940s by the Imparato family, who farmed and made wine only for the family. But in the 1980s a new generation improved the vineyards adding Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Aglianico Taursi grapes. In 1991 the family produced its first bottles of Montevetrano from 70% Cabernet Sauvignon and 30% Aglianico. The first commercial vintage was 1993. Today the estate consists of 12 acres planted to 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot and 10% Aglianico. About 30,000 bottles are produced a year. Montevetrano wines are unfined and unfiltered and Robert M. Parker Jr. has called Montevetrano “staggering in its complexity and richness.”

REGION

Italy, Tuscany

Campania is on the southeastern coast of Italy, and the city of Naples is its commercial and cultural capital. Wine has always been produced in this hard-scrabble region, though the quality of those wines has traditionally not matched the wine quality elsewhere in Italy. Rich volcanic soils mean that the region easily grows everything from citrus and artichokes to nuts, and growing wine grapes has not been a priority historically. However in the last couple of decades forward-thinking producers and vineyard owners have focused on improving both their wines and Campania’s winemaking reputation, and the results are noteworthy. Campania was awarded its first DOCG appellation in 1991. It is the Taurasi DOCG, which grows primarily Aglianico, a native grape that can produce big, concentrated, complex red wines with layers of earthy flavors. There are 101,000 acres of vineyards in Campania, making it Italy’s ninth largest wine producing region, though only 2.8% of those vineyards are in DOC appellations. Nevertheless several excellent large producers and numerous boutique producers are now crafting well-reviewed red and white wines, all mostly from indigenous grapes. Besides Aglianico, the other most frequently planted red wine grapes are Coda de Volpe and Pedirosso. White grapes planted are Falanghina, Fiano and Greco. There are 18 DOCs in Campania.

1995-2001 All High Scoring Mixed Variety Italian Red Collector's Set, 12-bottle Mixed Lot

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