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About
the Wine
The
Monticelli Brothers bent the rules here a little and have created
a wine with incredible complexity and rich flavor. Inspired by their great-uncle
Rolando, the Rosso is made with a Cabernet base enhanced with
Syrah and Merlot. Every year, half of the blend
is bottled, and the other half becomes the base blend for the next bottling. This
technique produces a consistent wine with fruitiness from the young wine and a
smooth aged taste from the old. The Rolando Rosso is designed
to drink now and pairs with a variety of foods or is delicious on its own. | |
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Tasting Panel Notes
Tasting Panel Notes
If our panel tasting had not been a ‘blind’
tasting, I am not sure if our preconceived notions about a non-vintage (N.V.)
wine would have made a difference. As in this case, all you have to do is enjoy
the aromas on the nose to know right away it is a very special wine. The layers
of berry flavor come shining through so beautifully that you might find yourself
reaching for a straw, but the wine then settles quickly on the palate so well
you just want to enjoy the ride. This was a pretty unanimous favorite wine that
we’d want to drink every day.
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Massimo & Mario Monticelli - winemaking brothers |
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| N.V. Rolando
Rosso |  |
| Napa
Valley | 60%
Cabernet Sauvignon,
20% Syrah, 10% Merlot,
10% Malbec |
Price:
$39/Btl.
(10% off case) |
| Item#
- MBRRNV | |
Winemaker’s
Quote:
“Characteristic
of aged Napa Valley Cabernets, one notices the tobacco and earth coupled with
beautiful balance of tannins and acid. It is full-bodied with plum, blueberry
and cassis flavors with a silky mouth feel. The older vintages provide layers
of oak, structure and backbone, while the new vintage provides fruit and vibrancy.”
~ Massimo Monticelli, Winemaker/Proprietor | |
Favorite
Pairings:
Filet mignon, roasted duck, braised lamb or rabbit, tomato/basil
& garlic pasta, cured meats
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