Monte Antico means ancient mountain in Italian. And in the world of fine wines, it is a unique combination of quality, reliability and value since 1977. The label belongs to Neil and Maria Empson, who launched this Super Tuscan five years after founding Neil Empson Selections. Their love for Tuscany led them to make their very own wine on Tuscan soil. With the help of master winemaker Franco Bernabei, they made a wine using Sangiovese, Tuscany’s grape par excellence, expressing its potential and complementing it with Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon.
Tasting Notes
Dark ruby in color, its bouquet of leather, earth, herbs, black cherries, licorice and plums is confirmed on the medium to full-bodied palate - round, spicy, elegant, attractively fruity and extremely versatile.
Winemaking Information
The best selections of grapes are perfectly blended and aged one year in oak: 80% in Slavonian oak barrels, five to six years old, and 20% in barriques. The barriques are 10-20% new and 90-80% 2nd year. The wine is bottle aged for 12 months, and styled to a graceful balance of voluptuous berry tones and flexible/sturdy backbone.
Blend: 85% Sangiovese, 10% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Merlot
Serving Suggestion
Wonderful with pasta, risotto, structured dishes, meat and cheese; extremely versatile and food-friendly.
| Varietal | Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot Sangiovese |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Toscana |
| Brand | Monte Antico |
| Vintage | 2019 |
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