Famiglia Cotarella (Tenuta Montiano)
Montiano 2022
| Denomination | IGT Lazio |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.5% by volume |
| Area | Lazio (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Merlot |
| Aging | Aged in new French oak barriques (Allier and Tronçais) for approximately 12 months |
- Grape variety: 100% Merlot, still red wine from Lazio with a smooth and rounded palate
- Aroma: Vanilla, small red berries, jam and sweet spices; deep ruby colour
- Ageing: Maturation for 12 months in new French oak barriques from Allier and Tronçais
- Terroir: Montefiascone, volcanic soils at 300m altitude; old low-yield vineyards
- Serving: Ideal with game and mature cheeses; temperature 18–20°C, alcohol 14.5%
Description
What type of wine it is
Montiano by Famiglia Cotarella is a still red wine from Lazio with a protected geographical indication, a dry and elegant expression produced with Merlot grapes, fermented in stainless steel and aged in oak barrels. On the nose, it opens with a broad aromatic range, featuring notes of vanilla, small red berries, jam and sweet spices. On the palate, it proves to be structured and well-rounded, characterised by a soft and balanced texture. Each sip offers a long and persistent finish, dominated by fruity hints, ideal for pairing with game dishes or mature cheeses.
Where it comes from
The vineyards extend across the territory of Montefiascone, in a hilly area between Lake Bolsena and Orvieto, at an altitude of approximately three hundred metres. The roots go deep into soils of volcanic origin, rich in rock and stones, essential elements for giving the wine a deep concentration of flavour. The vines are cultivated using the spurred cordon system in low-yield parcels, following strict agronomic criteria. The warm climate, tempered by moderate humidity, ensures the bunches reach a perfect and consistent ripening.
How it is produced
The harvest takes place in September with a manual selection of the grapes, aimed at bringing only the most concentrated berries to the cellar. This is followed by fermentation in stainless steel at a controlled temperature, while the must rests in contact with the skins for fifteen days, using punching down to extract colour and substance. Subsequent malolactic fermentation takes place in new French oak barrels. The wine then matures in Allier and Tronçais barrels for twelve months, achieving a perfect aromatic balance.
History and curiosities
Montiano is the famous signature wine of the Cotarella Family, born from the visionary intuition of cultivating fine Merlot clones on the volcanic soils of Montefiascone. In a region of Lazio traditionally suited to white wines, this innovative red expresses an extraordinary harmony between grape variety and terroir. Thanks to its elegant and enveloping profile, it is consistently celebrated by international critics, boasting excellent scores from James Suckling and Luca Maroni, as well as having won the prestigious Tre Bicchieri Gambero Rosso.
Awards
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2022
5Italian Sommelier Foundation (FIS) guide This has been one of the most prestigious wine guides in Italy for over 10 years.
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2022
94/100
James Suckling is an influential American wine critic and journalist who worked at Wine Spectator for 30 years. He left the magazine in 2010 to start his own website and guidebook (JamesSuckling.com). He specialises in Italian and Bordeaux wines.
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2022
94/100
Vinous is the online guide from Antonio Galloni, one of the world's leading wine connoisseurs.
Tasting notes
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
16 - 18 °C
Longevity:
10 - 15 years
- Start up year: 1979
- Oenologist: Riccardo Cotarella, Pier Paolo Chiasso
- Bottles produced: 3.800.000
- Hectares: 370
| Name | Cotarella Montiano 2022 |
|---|---|
| Type | Red still |
| Denomination | Lazio IGT |
| Vintage | 2022 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.5% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 100% Merlot |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Lazio |
| Vendor | Famiglia Cotarella (Tenuta Montiano) |
| Story | History and curiosities Montiano is the famous signature wine of the Cotarella Family, born from the visionary intuition of cultivating fine Merlot clones on the volcanic soils of Montefiascone. In a region of Lazio traditionally suited to white wines, this innovative red expresses an extraordinary harmony between grape variety and terroir. Thanks to its elegant and enveloping profile, it is consistently celebrated by international critics, boasting excellent scores from James Suckling and Luca Maroni, as well as having won the prestigious Tre Bicchieri Gambero Rosso. |
| Origin | Montefiascone (province of Viterbo), Lazio, Italy |
| Climate | Warm but not excessively humid |
| Soil composition | Volcanic origin, rich in stones |
| Cultivation system | Spurred cordon |
| Plants per hectare | 4,200 vines/ha |
| Yield per hectare | 4,500 kg/hectare |
| Harvest | First week of September |
| Fermentation | About 15 days |
| Production technique | Vinification in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks with maceration on the skins and stems (approximately 15 days) and punching down; malolactic fermentation and ageing in new French oak barriques (Allier and Tronçais) for approximately 12 months. |
| Wine making | Harvest in the first week of September with manual selection of the berries; fermentation in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks with maceration on the skins and stalks for approximately 15 days and punch-downs; malolactic fermentation carried out entirely in new French oak barriques; ageing in Allier and Tronçais barriques for around 12 months. |
| Aging | Aged in new French oak barriques (Allier and Tronçais) for approximately 12 months |
| Total acidity | 4.85 gr/L |
| PH | 3.8 |
| Residual sugar | 3.23 gr/L |
| Dry extract | 37.5 gr/L |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |