Conterno Fantino Monpra Langhe, Piedmont, Italy

凡第諾酒莊蒙普拉紅葡萄酒

點(diǎn)擊次數(shù)：3785

The 2007 Langhe Rosso Monpra is beautiful in this vintage. The Monpra explodes onto the palate with layers of exuberant fruit, sweet spices, French oak, grilled herbs and violets, showing terrific depth all the way through to the racy finish. I am not a huge fan of the Piedmont blends, but this is just about as good as it gets. Anticipated maturity: 2014-2022. Importer: Empson, USA, Alexandria, VA; tel. (703) 684-0900

The 2006 Langhe Rosso Monpra is a huge, massive wine that bursts onto the palate with tons of dark fruit, grilled herbs, spices, tar and graphite. This imposing red will require some patience but it is already a beautifully-balanced, harmonious and utterly delicious bottle of wine. The round, polished close is yet another sign that 2006 is an important vintage for Monpra. Anticipated maturity: 2012-2026. Conterno-Fantino is without question one of Piedmont – and Italy’s – very finest producers. While the estate’s Barolos get most of the attention, readers will find the more affordable wines just as delicious. Unfortunately, this year I wasn’t able to taste the Barbera d’Alba Vignota and Langhe Nebbiolo Ginestrino, but in most vintages, they, too, are highly rewarding wines. Importer: Empson, USA, Alexandria, VA; tel. (703) 684-0900

The 2001 Monpra, Nebbiolo and Barbera with a supplementary 10% of Cabernet, deep ruby in tonality, offers important aromas of raspberry and cassis along with iris and dried herb scents. Tarry, toasty, and amply endowed with black berry fruit, the long and dense flavors kept in balance with a light, but useful acidity which adds to the momentum and freshness. Anticipated maturity: 2005-2018. Importer: Empson, USA, Alexandria, VA; tel. (703) 684-0900