Lazio IGT Rosso Montiano 2022 Famiglia Cotarella

What type of wine it is

Montiano by Famiglia Cotarella is a red wine from Lazio made from 100% Merlot. It has a defined, precise profile, rich without excess, and finishes with supple tannins. It is a red of finesse and measured structure, with aging in barrique that completes its complexity.

Where it comes from

The grapes come from between Montefiascone and Castiglione in Teverina, in Lazio, from vineyards at around 300 meters above sea level. The soil is of volcanic origin, rich in rocky material, and the vines, trained to guyot, have an average age of 16 years. Merlot has adapted well to the pedoclimatic features of these hills, where it reaches optimal ripeness.

How it is made

The grapes arrive at the winery with ideal phenolic and sugar ripeness and undergo a manual selection, berry by berry. Alcoholic fermentation takes place in truncated-cone stainless steel tanks, with a maceration on the skins of 12 days and a saignée. The wine then goes into barrique, where it undergoes malolactic fermentation and is aged for 12 months in new French oak barrels.

Tasting notes

The color is an intense ruby red. On the nose, notes of cherry emerge immediately, then blackberry jam, hints of cocoa and balsamic tones. On the palate it is precise, clean and rich without excess, elegant in structure, and it closes with supple tannins that accompany the sip.

Food pairing

Its balanced structure and soft tannins pair with red meats, roasts and braises, as well as with first courses with meat sauces and aged cheeses. The cocoa and ripe-fruit notes enhance savory, slow-cooked preparations.

When to serve it

It is a red suited to sit-down dinners with structured dishes and to occasions when you want an elegant yet easy-drinking wine. A large glass and a few minutes of aeration after opening bring out its fruit and cocoa aromas.