Gabbro is named after the dark volcanic rock found in Montepeloso's vineyards - a soil that gives Cabernet Sauvignon a distinctly mineral power.
Expert's Description
Montepeloso Gabbro 2013 is a Red Wine from Tuscany, Italy made from 100% Cabernet Sauvignon, bottled at 15% ABV.
The wine comes from the Suvereto area of Tuscany and is made from some of the estate's oldest vines, several over 40 years old. Gabbro is aged for 18 months in 80% new French oak, in a mix of 400-litre casks and barriques, and then matures further in bottle. Montepeloso is regarded by many connoisseurs as one of Tuscany's most ambitious smaller producers.
Tasting Notes
Nose
Coffee bean, cedar, tobacco and a hint of black olives.
Palate
Full-bodied, yet with perfectly balanced acidity that keeps the wine lively.
Finish
Long and complex.
Serving & Food Pairing
Serve at 17-18°C, ideally decanted an hour before serving, in a Bordeaux glass. Pairs with aged beef, game and hearty cheeses.
Specifications
Name: Gabbro 2013
Producer/Winery: Montepeloso
Region/Country: Suvereto, Tuscany, Italy
Appellation/Classification: IGT Toscana
Grape Variety(ies): 100% Cabernet Sauvignon
Vintage: 2013
ABV: 15%
Size: 75 CL
Oak Ageing: 18 months, 80% new French oak
Vegan: No
Serving Temperature: 17-18°C
Decanting Recommended: Yes, 60 minutes
Glass Type: Bordeaux Glass
Flavour Profile
Full-bodied · Complex · Mineral · Powerful
Investment Potential
Medium to high. Montepeloso is a small, cult-status producer in Tuscany with a strong reputation among wine critics, and Gabbro is considered the estate's flagship. With now over ten years in bottle, the 2013 vintage sits in an attractive mature window, making it interesting for collectors of smaller, hand-crafted Italian producers.
Did You Know?
The name Gabbro refers to the dark, magnesium-rich volcanic rock found in the subsoil at Suvereto - the same geological formation that makes the neighbouring Bolgheri appellation famous for its Cabernet-based wines.
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