2007 Marchesi Frescobaldi Castello di Nipozzano Mormoreto
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The 2007 Mormoreto is 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Merlot 15% Cabernet Franc and 5% Petit Verdot that spent two years in French oak. Like the Montesodi, it is a dense, powerful wine loaded with fruit. Scents of grilled herbs, smoke, tar, licorice and new leather are woven throughout, adding further complexity and nuance. The tannins finish with substantial firmness that will require further bottle age to melt away. With time in the glass the wine's inner perfume emerges nicely, hinting at what the future holds. As pretty as this is, the Mormoreto is an example of a wine done in with too much tinkering in the cellar.
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Antonio Galloni, Vinous
Antonio Galloni, Wine Advocate
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The 2007 Mormoreto is 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Merlot 15% Cabernet Franc and 5% Petit Verdot that spent two years in French oak. Like the Montesodi, it is a dense, powerful wine loaded with fruit. Scents of grilled herbs, smoke, tar, licorice and new leather are woven throughout, adding further complexity and nuance. The tannins finish with substantial firmness that will require further bottle age to melt away. With time in the glass the wine’s inner perfume emerges nicely, hinting at what the future holds. As pretty as this is, the Mormoreto is an example of a wine done in with too much tinkering in the cellar. Anticipated maturity: 2012-2027. This is a strong set of new releases from the Frescobaldi family, yet as is often the case, I am left thinking these properties have yet to maximize their full potential. The underlying material in all of the wines is first-rate but winemaking gets in the way too often. Importer: Folio Fine Wine Partners, Napa, CA; tel. (707) 256-2700
About the producer
The Frescobaldi family has a long history stretching back a thousand years – a noble family integral to Florence’s development. They have made wine since the 1300s and today own estates across Tuscany, including Tenuta Luce in Brunello di Montalcino.