FALESCO MONTIANO 2001 Stock: 2439 Consistently one of the greatest wines and values, from Italy. The gorgeous 2001, 100% Merlot, can stand proudly next to the best Pomerols. "A luxurious, almost decadently rich wine, the deep ruby/purple-colored 2001 Montiano (100% Merlot, like every vintage to date) has an extraordinary nose of espresso roast and sweet kirsch intermixed with some licorice and mocha. The wine is very full bodied, opulently textured, and just terrific. This has become the great Merlot of southern Italy and is on a par with the finest Merlots made in the world." 95 points R. Parker (World's Greatest Estate book, 2005). n/a