Montiano 2017 Lazio Rosso IGP - Cotarella

Montiano 2017 – Famiglia Cotarella

Montiano is the wine that made the Cotarella family famous and one of the reds that changed the image of Lazio. First made with the 1993 vintage, it was a bold bet: planting Merlot, with vines sourced from Montpellier, in the Montefiascone area, a territory traditionally devoted to white wines.

The vineyards lie between Montefiascone and Castiglione in Teverina, at around 300 metres, on stony volcanic soils that give the Merlot freshness and a distinctive savoury edge. After vinification the wine matures in French oak barriques and then in bottle before release.

2017, a hot, dry vintage, produced a concentrated, supple Montiano: plum, blackberry, ripe cherry, cocoa, vanilla and sweet spice, with velvety tannins and a long finish. It is one of the benchmark Merlots of central Italy. With beef fillet, lamb, game and aged cheeses.

At a glance: Merlot 100% · 14.5% ABV · 0.75 l · Famiglia Cotarella, Montefiascone (VT)