Product Overview
Importer's Notes:
"The wine has notes of cherry, raspberry and ripe fruit, myrtle and juniper. In mouth, the wine has full-bodied black fruit flavors, with soft, saline notes, with elegant traces of rosemary and black pepper, enhancing a long, silky finish."
Varietal Composition: 60% Carignano, 10% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Cabernet Franc, 10% Merlot, 10% Syrah
Appellation: Isola dei Nuraghi IGT
Aging: Matured 12 months in French oak barrels
90 Points - Wine Spectator
"A harmonious red, medium- to full-bodied and playing savory herbed olive and salty mineral notes off a pure note of dried raspberry. Fine-grained tannins provide chewy definition, firming the spiced finish. Carignan, Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Merlot. Best from 2022 through 2030. 2,500 cases made, 1,200 cases imported." -AN, 5/31/21
90 Points - Vinous
"The 2018 Montessu Isola dei Nuraghi mixes crushed violets with hints of blackberry and spice to form an alluring bouquet. This is a feminine and understated effort, showcasing floral-laced woodland berries, minerals and juicy acids. It tapers off clean and poised with lingering notes of sweet plum and licorice. While this vintage doesn’t show the power that I usually associate with this wine, it is a well-balanced expression that will excel at the dinner table." -EG, Feb/2021
