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Massimo Romeo
This is a family concern which is now producing good wines, largely due to the efforts of Massimo Romeo. For over a decade Romeo has worked the estate, which is located in Gracciano in Montepulciano. It has expanded to its current size of 5 hectares, largely high altitude vineyards on gravel soils. Massimo Romeo has always preferred traditional, indigenous grapes over international varieties, and as a consequence Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot have been eschewed in favour of little-known vines such as Mammolo and Pulcinculo. These are planted up together with the more widespread Sangiovese, Malvasia and Canaiolo. Production is limited, with total output barely exceeding 1000 cases.
The range of wines include Vino Nobile di Montepulciano Riserva dei Mandorli, as well as a straight Vino Nobile di Montepulciano. There is also a Vin Santo di Montepulciano. (27/1/03)
Contact details:
Address: Podere Corsica 25, Loc. Nottola, 53040 Gracciano di Montepulciano
Telephone: +39 0578 708599
Fax: +39 0578 708599
Internet:
www.massimoromeo.it
Massimo Romeo - Tasting Notes
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Romeo Vino Nobile di Montepulciano Riserva dei
Mandorli 1998: A moderate amount of sediment, just enough
to require a decant. Still a fairly
youthful garnet red at the centre, but with a tinge of orange pink maturity
appearing at the rim. Good aromas on the nose - mineral and stone influenced
fruit, dark cherries with a subtle edge of oak. Medium bodied, with
a good presence of fruit on the palate, but an austere combination
of firm, spicy tannins and strong acidity. There is a pleasing silky texture
underneath it all, but for the wine to really show well it needs food. Needs
another two to three years in the cellar.
16.5+/20 (January 2003) Label
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