24 / 07 / 26

Montevetrano 2009 - Montevetrano

From the cellar came a bottle of Montevetrano 2009, a wine that has long been regarded as one of the great icons of Southern Italy. Behind the estate stands Silvia Imparato, who, in the early 1990s, created a wine together with the legendary oenologist Riccardo Cotarella that would put Campania firmly on the international wine map. For more than thirty years, Montevetrano has proven that elegance and power can coexist beautifully, far beyond the boundaries of the classic Tuscan appellations.

The 2009 vintage is a blend of cabernet sauvignon, merlot and aglianico, with each variety playing its own distinctive role. In the glass, the wine displays a deep garnet hue with beautiful signs of evolution. The nose is intense and refined: blackcurrants, ripe cherries and plums are complemented by notes of graphite, tobacco, Mediterranean herbs and a subtle balsamic character. With time and aeration, further layers emerge, revealing hints of leather, cocoa and cedarwood, adding even greater depth and complexity.

On the palate, it is powerful yet remarkably elegant. The dark fruit remains vibrant, the tannins have fully integrated, and the fresh acidity keeps the wine perfectly balanced. The finish is long, mineral and complex, showing a wonderful harmony between maturity and refinement. Montevetrano has always possessed an almost aristocratic character, and this 2009 vintage radiates that same sense of distinction.

In terms of food pairings, it naturally calls for the rich and generous cuisine of Campania: lamb, game, slow-cooked meat dishes or preparations featuring Mediterranean herbs. It also shines alongside well-aged cheeses, where its layers of complexity can truly unfold.

After more than fifteen years of ageing, the Montevetrano 2009 has reached a superb drinking window. It combines the freshness of its youth with the complexity brought by bottle ageing and still has another five to ten years of effortless evolution ahead. A wine that proves that Italy’s greatest expressions are not defined solely by region or tradition, but are born from vision, terroir and patience.