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Falesco 2007 Passirò White (Lazio)
- Online Exclusive
Passiró is a gorgeous dessert wine from Lazio in central Italy that shows enormous beauty and harmony. The wine is thick and creamy and brightens the palate with its bouquet of honey, creamy vanilla, candied fruit and apricot. Pair it with pâté or aged cheese.
— M.L.
(12/31/2010)
Falesco 2003 Marciliano Red (Umbria)
- Editors' Choice
- $50
Here is a knockout wine from one of Italy’s most talented enologists, Riccardo Cotarella, that delivers classic Cabernet green notes followed by bursting tones of blackberry, tobacco, toasted coconut flakes, apple pie crust and even some distant hints of black licorice. The aromatic complexity is stellar and so is the velvety mouthfeel; a genuine crowd pleaser.
— M.L.
(9/1/2006)
Falesco 2004 Montiano Merlot (Lazio)
- $40
One of the best Montianos ever, this is as dark as a moonless night. Its appearance alone bears the mark of Merlot master Riccardo Cotarella. It is a bold overstatement—backed by mindbending complexity—with aromas of black cherry, milk chocolate, red brick, campfire and bacon. Velvety in look and taste, it delivers chewy tannins, a solid consistency and a long…
— M.L.
(3/1/2007)
Falesco 2007 Marciliano Red (Umbria)
- Cellar Selection
- Online Exclusive
- $45
Vintner Riccardo Cotarella’s fantastic Cabernet-based Marciliano (both Cabernets Sauvignon and Franc are present) opens with an intense bouquet of red fruit, blackberry, oak spice and chocolate. The ripeness level is spot-on; and the wine leaves a smooth, soft sensation in the mouth that’s followed by firm, age-worthy tannins.
— M.L.
(6/1/2012)
Falesco 2008 Marciliano Cabernet (Umbria)
Cabernets Franc and Sauvignon show a united front with an authentic Italian feel. Umbria’s Marciliano is a dense and rich red wine, with savory aromas of blackberry, cured meat, dried sage, leather, tobacco and dark chocolate. The wine’s tannins are firm and dense, but not at all sharp or thorny.
— M.L.
(10/1/2012)
Falesco 2003 Ferentano Roscetto (Lazio)
- Editors' Choice
- $25
A pure expression of the little-known Roscetto grape skillfully worked by the talented Cotarella brothers. Intense peach, pineapple, toasted nuts and a playful hint of aged Parmigiano cheese rind. Good length and depth on the body and perfectly integrated acidity. Imported by Winebow.
— M.L.
(9/1/2005)
Falesco 2005 Pesano Merlot (Umbria)
- Editors' Choice
- $16
The overall intensity and concentration is nothing less than stratospheric and its aromatic profile reaches deep into the darkest and plushest of enological possibilities: Fudge, cinnamon, ginger, blackberry, espresso and vanilla come at you one thick layer after another.
— M.L.
(4/1/2007)
Falesco 2009 Pomele 500ml Aleatico (Lazio)
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Pomele is a sweet red wine made from the Aleatico grape that could pair with salty and sweet foods. The wine offers bright tones of black cherry, blackberry and a touch of exotic spice.
— M.L.
(12/31/2010)
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