Monti al Mare

This wine is intense, evocative, and deeply layered.

YEAR: 2017

BLEND:
35% Sangiovese
35% Syrah
30% Petite sirah

SOURCE:
Sangiovese – Six Prong Vineyard – Horse Heaven Hills AVA, WA
Syrah – Pace Vineyard – Yakima AVA, WA
Petite Sirah -Bartolucci Vineyard – Red Hills, Lake County AVA, CA

ABV: 14.8%

WINEMAKER NOTES: “Super Tuscan” wines became popular in the 1970s when a few Tuscan producers believed that the rules governing Tuscan wines were too strict and did not allow them to make the high-quality wines they desired to make. The founding concept behind Super Tuscan wines was to break tradition and make the best wine possible without blending rules standing in the way. Monti al Mare embodies our winemaking philosophy — not letting tradition stand in the way of making great wine. With a perfect vintage to showcase ripe flavors while retaining acid, we paired Sangiovese, Syrah, and Cabernet Sauvignon to create a bold wine in the spirit of these Italian pioneers.

AWARDS:

• Gold – 2021 Jefferson Cup Invitational
• Gold – 2022 Critic’s Challenge

PAIRING SUGGESTIONS:

• Venison
• Lasagna
• Cheese: Mozzarella, Ricotta, Provolone, Parmesan Reggiano

PRICE:
$15.00 bottle / $100 case
$25.00 bottle

Rich and authoritatively flavored, with Bordeaux varieties showing more prominently in the mix, this is robust and just slightly earthy, in a pleasant, Old World style.” – Michael Franz