Cotarella Montiano 2022

Montiano 2022 from Famiglia Cotarella is one of Lazio’s most distinctive Merlot-based reds, offering a polished, expressive style that balances richness with finesse. Crafted from old, low-yield vines on volcanic soils near Montefiascone, it stands out for its elegance, depth, and long-standing reputation as the estate’s signature wine.

Tasting Notes
In the glass, Montiano 2022 shows a deep, concentrated red hue. The bouquet is broad and inviting, unfolding with vanilla, ripe small red berries, jammy fruit, and sweet spices, supported by subtle oak complexity. On the palate, it is smooth, rounded, and structured, with an elegant texture and a fruit-driven finish that lingers beautifully. The wine has the concentration and balance to develop further in bottle over the coming years, gaining even more nuance and harmony with time.

Production
The grapes come from the Montefiascone area in the province of Viterbo, where Merlot is planted at around 300 meters above sea level on volcanic soils rich in stones and gravel. These conditions, along with the warm but not overly humid climate and carefully managed low-yield vineyards, help produce fruit with excellent concentration and ripeness. Harvest takes place in the first week of September, with manual selection of the grapes. Fermentation is carried out in stainless steel at controlled temperatures, followed by about 15 days of maceration with repeated pump-overs. Malolactic fermentation takes place in new fine French oak, and the wine is then matured for around 12 months in barrels from Allier and Tronçais.

Food & Serving
Montiano 2022 pairs especially well with game, roasted meats, and mature cheeses. Serve it at 16–18°C to allow the aromatics and texture to fully open, and decanting for about an hour is recommended, especially if you want to soften the oak and let the fruit show at its best.

Producer
Famiglia Cotarella, based at Tenuta Montiano, is one of the most respected names in central Italy, known for helping redefine the potential of Lazio as a serious red-wine region. Montiano became a benchmark wine for the estate: an ambitious pure Merlot that brought international attention and strong critical acclaim from major wine authorities such as Vinous, James Suckling, and Gambero Rosso.

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