2017 Montevetrano di Silvia Imparato Colli di Salerno IGT

96 Point Iconic Red Italian Wine A Multilayered Appeal That is Hard to Deny" ~JS 100pt Winemaker Riccardo Cotarella Free Shipping on 6 or More Bottles About the Wine  The story takes us back to 1983, featuring Silvia Imparato and Riccardo Cotarella, who together crafted the first bottles of Montevetrano in 1989. This remarkable blend, primarily Cabernet Sauvignon (90%) with a touch of Aglianico (10%), swiftly captured the hearts of wine enthusiasts, establishing its legacy as a symbol of excellence. Nestled within the picturesque Monti Picentini Regional Park in southern Italy, Montevetrano is a 26-hectare estate, with 5 hectares dedicated to vineyards. The vineyards thrive in San Cipriano Picentino, a former Bourbons’ estate perched 100 meters above sea level. The landscape is a mosaic of oaks, chestnuts, hazelnut trees, citrus groves, and olive trees, all under the watchful presence of an ancient medieval castle. Blackberries and old roses mark the boundaries, leading to the “