12 bottles per lot
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Montevetrano--Vintage 1997
Campania. Imparato
Tasting note: This is staggering in its complexity and richness. Proprietor Silvia Imparato is a shining star. Sadly, her small vineyard of 10 acres produces only 500 cases from a blend of 60 Cabernet Sauvignon, 30 Merlot, and 10 Aglianico. The wine is bottled unfined and unfiltered after spending 12 months in 100 new French oak. Amazingly, the new oak is completely absorbed by the fruit. Stylistically, it is reminiscent of an Italian version of the Colgin or Bryant Family Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon. Its mild blackberry/vivid blueberry, fabulously fragrant, floral-scented nose jumps from the glass. Opaque purple-colored, with a layered, naturally textured feel, this full-bodied, spectacularly concentrated, multidimensional wine must be tasted to be believed. A prodigious effort, it may be the finest Montevetrano yet made ... which is saying something given how spectacular other vintages have been. Anticipated maturity: 2004-2020. Robert Parker, Wine Advocate # 124 (Aug 1999)
12 bottles per lot
Campania. Imparato
Tasting note: This is staggering in its complexity and richness. Proprietor Silvia Imparato is a shining star. Sadly, her small vineyard of 10 acres produces only 500 cases from a blend of 60 Cabernet Sauvignon, 30 Merlot, and 10 Aglianico. The wine is bottled unfined and unfiltered after spending 12 months in 100 new French oak. Amazingly, the new oak is completely absorbed by the fruit. Stylistically, it is reminiscent of an Italian version of the Colgin or Bryant Family Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon. Its mild blackberry/vivid blueberry, fabulously fragrant, floral-scented nose jumps from the glass. Opaque purple-colored, with a layered, naturally textured feel, this full-bodied, spectacularly concentrated, multidimensional wine must be tasted to be believed. A prodigious effort, it may be the finest Montevetrano yet made ... which is saying something given how spectacular other vintages have been. Anticipated maturity: 2004-2020. Robert Parker, Wine Advocate # 124 (Aug 1999)
12 bottles per lot