JAMES SUCKLING / 92 pts
Blackberry and black chocolate with some rosewood undertones. It’s full-bodied with firm, tight tannins that are polished and focused. From organically grown grapes. Drink or hold.
JAMES SUCKLING / 91 pts
A Merlot with lots of blackberry and blueberry character with hints of hazelnuts. Full body, soft tannins and a flavorful finish. Drink now
JAMES SUCKLING / 91 pts
A round and chewy textured red with berry and light vanilla aromas and flavors. Medium body and a flavorful finish. Drink now.
JAMES SUCKLING / 92 pts
This is very fine textured with blueberry and chocolate character. Medium body, vibrant and vivid. Drink or hold.
JAMES SUCKLING / 91 pts
A soft and silky red with hints of toasted oak and dried fruit. Lots of berry flavors. Full body. Flavorful finish. A fruity forward merlot that will please many. Drink now.
JAMES SUCKLING / 91 pts
Wonderful aromas of blueberries and cream follow through to a full body with well-integrated tannins and a medium finish. Sleek structure with a caressing mouthfeel. Pretty wine from a favorite producer of Brunello di Montalcino. Better in 2015.
MERLOT D’ITALIA / WINNER
10th Annual Competion
DUEMILAVINI / 4 grappoli
LA REPUBBLICA / 4 stars
WINE ENTHUSIAST / 90 pts
Mantus, a 100% Merlot from the Montalcino area of Tuscany, shows territory-driven aromas of mineral and white stone backed by plush fruit and loads of cherry. It’s a fine, elegant wine without that extra ripeness or jamminess you sometimes see with warm climate Merlot. — M.L.
ANNUARIO DEI MIGLIOR VINI ITALIANI /Luca Maroni
Certo della sua dote d’assoluta eccellenza è la pastosità, la sua fittezza polposa che rende il suo aroma prima penetrante nell’emissione, quindi lungamente balsamico e persistente nelle propaggini ultime della sua maestosa espressione. Davvero fra i Merlot più massivi di Toscana di sempre, un vino che è innanzitutto tesoro e fuoriclasse viticolo. Il suo ricco tesoro? Una mora mentolata da refole di spezie orientali, d’eucalipto e vaniglia, vene che avvolgono il suo drappo di viscosa glicerina in un fastoso volant la cui sofficità ha la suadenza in profumo del cedro.
WINE SPECTATOR / 91 pts
Blackberry and hints of green olive on the nose. Full-bodied, with chewy tannins and a fruity finish. Very fruity and juicy; excellent depth of fruit. Needs time to soften. Best after 2011. 325 cases made. –JS
GAMBERO ROSSO – Vini d’Italia / 2 Glasses
WINE SPECTATOR / 89 pts
Aromas of blueberry and raspberry follow through to a full body, with silky tannins and a long, caressing finish. Best after 2010. 170 cases made. –JS
A Művelt Alkoholista
Veritable aroma therapy – profoundly sensual, concetrated fruits.
Nu piruett meg pas de deux. All tango in full bloom./ Alföldi
Globe and Mail / “Superb”
Nº 1 – Best Imported Wine of 2008/Borigo
WINE SPECTATOR / 91 pts
Aromas of plum, blackberry and chocolate. Full-bodied, with velvety tannins and a long, long finish. Delicious. Best after 2010. 430 cases made. – JS
WINE ENTHUSIAST / 88 pts
This Montalcino-based Merlot has a lot going on but is just a tad too raw and ripe to break into the 90-points range. On the nose, it offers a mélange of strawberry, blueberry, almond, balsam notes and mint. The tannins are silky and smooth. – ML
DUEMILAVINI / 3 grappoli
Ferro, mentuccia, frutti di bosco in confettura, non profondo, chiude scuro e ombroso. Cannelloni.
WINE SPECTATOR / 88 pts
Intense aromas of black olive, meat and berries follow through to a medium-bodied palate, with chewy tannins and a medium finish. Juicy red. Best after 2006. 200 cases imported. – JS
WINE & SPIRITS / 90 pts
Generously textured, this luscious merlot is packed with black cherry flavor edged in black tannin. Decant it for prime rib.
