Allergic-Info: This wine can contain sulfites
yr. 2016 Falstaff Magazin:
90 of 100 Points.
"Falstaff Magazin" has rated the wine "Castello ColleMassari 'ColleMassari' Montecucco Riserva" from the vintage 2016 on 01.08.2019 with 90 of 100 points.
"Sehr sattes, dunkles Rubinrot. In der Nase nach feiner Holzwürze und reifen Himbeeren, Kirschen, Waldfrüchte, etwas Lakritz im Nachhall. Spannt sich am Gaumen schön auf, saftig und klar, griffiges Tannin bis ins Finale, zarte Nachtrocknung. Othmar Kiem, Simon Staffler"
yr. 2012 Doctorwine:
90 of 100 Points.
"Doctorwine" has rated the wine "Castello ColleMassari 'ColleMassari' Montecucco Riserva" from the vintage 2012 on 01.02.2016 with 90 of 100 points.
"A blend of 80% Sangiovese and 20% Cabernet Sauvignon grapes. Matures for 18 months in French oak. Deep ruby. Intense, almost sweet nose, with violets and ripe blackberries and blueberries, and faint balsamic hints. Full and rounded on the palate, with marked tannins and an aftertaste of bitter cocoa."
yr. 2012 Falstaff Magazin:
90 of 100 Points.
"Falstaff Magazin" has rated the wine "Castello ColleMassari 'ColleMassari' Montecucco Riserva" from the vintage 2012 on 01.09.2015 with 90 of 100 points.
"Funkelndes, sattes Rubin. Sehr feine und einprägsame Nase, satt nach frischen, saftigen Kirschen, im Hintergrund nach Gewürznelken. Am Gaumen viel präsente Frucht, Himbeere und Kirsche, öffnet sich mit griffigem, feinmaschigem Tannin, strömt ruhig dahin."
yr. 2010 Falstaff Magazin:
90 of 100 Points.
"Falstaff Magazin" has rated the wine "Castello ColleMassari 'ColleMassari' Montecucco Riserva" from the vintage 2010 on 01.08.2013 with 90 of 100 points.
"Leuchtendes Rubin mit Violettschimmer. Feine Kirsche, etwas Zwetschke, intensiv und klar. Am Gaumen geschliffen, öffnet sich mit feinmaschigem Tannin, zeigt gute Eleganz, im Hintergrund leicht erdige Noten, salzig, gute Tiefe."
yr. 2010 Doctorwine:
90 of 100 Points.
"Doctorwine" has rated the wine "Castello ColleMassari 'ColleMassari' Montecucco Riserva" from the vintage 2010 on 01.05.2013 with 90 of 100 points.
"Compared to its neighbor, this Riserva - that has a very intense ruby color - adds to its full fruity aroma some spicy scents and a balsamic touch making it distinct and well-defined. While also very young, the flavor is quite delicate and juicy thanks to a significant acidity and tannins that are still young but lovely. Fruit dominates the finish."
yr. 2005 Doctorwine:
90 of 100 Points.
"Doctorwine" has rated the wine "Castello ColleMassari 'ColleMassari' Montecucco Riserva" from the vintage 2005 on 01.05.2013 with 90 of 100 points.
"The weather was cooler in 2005 than the previous year. The color is again an intense ruby-garnet, while the aroma is delicate and distinct with clear fruity scents of raspberry and cherry accompanied by tobacco. The flavor is agile with textbook acidity, sapidity and tannins."
yr. 2008 Doctorwine:
88 of 100 Points.
"Doctorwine" has rated the wine "Castello ColleMassari 'ColleMassari' Montecucco Riserva" from the vintage 2008 on 01.05.2013 with 88 of 100 points.
"A limpid, ruby-garnet color introduces an intense aroma that plays on clear fruity scents of raspberry and blackcurrant, a touch of citrus with red orange and a tad of black truffle. Pungent and refreshing, the flavor is upheld more by a distinct acidity than the tannins. The progression is good and the finish pleasing."
yr. 2007 Doctorwine:
86 of 100 Points.
"Doctorwine" has rated the wine "Castello ColleMassari 'ColleMassari' Montecucco Riserva" from the vintage 2007 on 01.05.2013 with 86 of 100 points.
"This, too, is a step below its older brother. It was a hot year and this is evident in the aroma which is dominated by ripe red fruit, tobacco and some spice. The attack has more matter to it, broader yet less dynamic and the mouthfeel is a little diluted. The finish is a little alcoholic and not very long."
yr. 2016 Vinous Antonio Galloni:
94 of 100 Points.
"Vinous Antonio Galloni" has rated the wine "Castello ColleMassari 'ColleMassari' Montecucco Riserva" from the vintage 2016 on 01.03.2020 with 94 of 100 points.
yr. 2016 Vinum Wine Magazine:
17 of 20 Points.
"Vinum Wine Magazine" has rated the wine "Castello ColleMassari 'ColleMassari' Montecucco Riserva" from the vintage 2016 on 01.11.2019 with 17 of 20 points.
yr. 2016 Wine Spectator:
90 of 100 Points.
"Wine Spectator" has rated the wine "Castello ColleMassari 'ColleMassari' Montecucco Riserva" from the vintage 2016 on 01.10.2019 with 90 of 100 points.
yr. 2015 Wine Spectator:
88 of 100 Points.
"Wine Spectator" has rated the wine "Castello ColleMassari 'ColleMassari' Montecucco Riserva" from the vintage 2015 on 01.10.2018 with 88 of 100 points.
yr. 2014 Vinum Wine Magazine:
16 of 20 Points.
"Vinum Wine Magazine" has rated the wine "Castello ColleMassari 'ColleMassari' Montecucco Riserva" from the vintage 2014 on 01.11.2017 with 16 of 20 points.
yr. 2013 Wine & Spirits Magazine:
87 of 100 Points.
"Wine & Spirits Magazine" has rated the wine "Castello ColleMassari 'ColleMassari' Montecucco Riserva" from the vintage 2013 on 01.04.2017 with 87 of 100 points.
yr. 2012 Wine Enthusiast:
87 of 100 Points.
"Wine Enthusiast" has rated the wine "Castello ColleMassari 'ColleMassari' Montecucco Riserva" from the vintage 2012 on 01.01.2017 with 87 of 100 points.
yr. 2013 Wine Enthusiast:
86 of 100 Points.
"Wine Enthusiast" has rated the wine "Castello ColleMassari 'ColleMassari' Montecucco Riserva" from the vintage 2013 on 01.01.2017 with 86 of 100 points.
yr. 2013 Wine Spectator:
90 of 100 Points.
"Wine Spectator" has rated the wine "Castello ColleMassari 'ColleMassari' Montecucco Riserva" from the vintage 2013 on 01.11.2016 with 90 of 100 points.
yr. 2013 Vinum Wine Magazine:
16 of 20 Points.
"Vinum Wine Magazine" has rated the wine "Castello ColleMassari 'ColleMassari' Montecucco Riserva" from the vintage 2013 on 01.11.2016 with 16 of 20 points.
yr. 2012 Wine Spectator:
89 of 100 Points.
"Wine Spectator" has rated the wine "Castello ColleMassari 'ColleMassari' Montecucco Riserva" from the vintage 2012 on 01.08.2015 with 89 of 100 points.
yr. 2010 Wine Spectator:
89 of 100 Points.
"Wine Spectator" has rated the wine "Castello ColleMassari 'ColleMassari' Montecucco Riserva" from the vintage 2010 on 01.09.2013 with 89 of 100 points.
yr. 2010 Vinous Antonio Galloni:
93 of 100 Points.
"Vinous Antonio Galloni" has rated the wine "Castello ColleMassari 'ColleMassari' Montecucco Riserva" from the vintage 2010 on 01.08.2013 with 93 of 100 points.
yr. 2009 Wine Enthusiast:
90 of 100 Points.
"Wine Enthusiast" has rated the wine "Castello ColleMassari 'ColleMassari' Montecucco Riserva" from the vintage 2009 on 01.01.2013 with 90 of 100 points.
yr. 2009 Vinous Antonio Galloni:
93 of 100 Points.
"Vinous Antonio Galloni" has rated the wine "Castello ColleMassari 'ColleMassari' Montecucco Riserva" from the vintage 2009 on 01.09.2012 with 93 of 100 points.
yr. 2017 Falstaff:
90 of 100 Points.
"Falstaff" has rated the wine "Castello ColleMassari 'ColleMassari' Montecucco Riserva" from the vintage 2017 on 01.08.2020 with 90 of 100 points.
"Dunkles, leuchtendes Rubinrot. Balsamisch-ledrige Nase nach Eukalyptus, Veilchen, Waldbeeren, Cassis und animalischem Unterton. Spannt sich am Gaumen mit reifer, dunkler Beerenfrucht auf, griffig im Tannin, herzhaft und würzig im Verlauf."
yr. 2016 Falstaff:
90 of 100 Points.
"Falstaff" has rated the wine "Castello ColleMassari 'ColleMassari' Montecucco Riserva" from the vintage 2016 on 01.08.2019 with 90 of 100 points.
"Sehr sattes, dunkles Rubinrot. In der Nase nach feiner Holzwürze und reifen Himbeeren, Kirschen, Waldfrüchte, etwas Lakritz im Nachhall. Spannt sich am Gaumen schön auf, saftig und klar, griffiges Tannin bis ins Finale, zarte Nachtrocknung."
yr. 2012 Falstaff:
90 of 100 Points.
"Falstaff" has rated the wine "Castello ColleMassari 'ColleMassari' Montecucco Riserva" from the vintage 2012 on 01.09.2015 with 90 of 100 points.
"Funkelndes, sattes Rubin. Sehr feine und einprägsame Nase, satt nach frischen, saftigen Kirschen, im Hintergrund nach Gewürznelken. Am Gaumen viel präsente Frucht, Himbeere und Kirsche, öffnet sich mit griffigem, feinmaschigem Tannin, strömt ruhig dahin."
yr. 2010 Falstaff:
90 of 100 Points.
"Falstaff" has rated the wine "Castello ColleMassari 'ColleMassari' Montecucco Riserva" from the vintage 2010 on 01.08.2013 with 90 of 100 points.
"Leuchtendes Rubin mit Violettschimmer. Feine Kirsche, etwas Zwetschke, intensiv und klar. Am Gaumen geschliffen, öffnet sich mit feinmaschigem Tannin, zeigt gute Eleganz, im Hintergrund leicht erdige Noten, salzig, gute Tiefe."
yr. 2017 Vinum Wine Magazine:
16 of 20 Points.
"Vinum Wine Magazine" has rated the wine "Castello ColleMassari 'ColleMassari' Montecucco Riserva" from the vintage 2017 on 01.11.2020 with 16 of 20 points.
yr. 2006 Wine Enthusiast:
91 of 100 Points.
"Wine Enthusiast" has rated the wine "Castello ColleMassari 'ColleMassari' Montecucco Riserva" from the vintage 2006 on 01.07.2012 with 91 of 100 points.
yr. 2018 Vinum Wine Magazine:
17 of 20 Points.
"Vinum Wine Magazine" has rated the wine "Castello ColleMassari 'ColleMassari' Montecucco Riserva" from the vintage 2018 on 01.01.2022 with 17 of 20 points.
"Begeistert mit seiner würzigen Beerenaromatik, subtile Noten mediterraner Macchia peppen nochmals auf; geschmeidiger Auftakt, die Gerbstoffe engmaschig und weich, die lange Evolution auf Noten von reifem Steinobst und Schokolade, facettenreich, auch mit mineralischen Komponenten. Ein Verführer."
yr. 2018 Raffaele Vecchione - WinesCritic.com:
90 of 100 Points.
"Raffaele Vecchione - WinesCritic.com" has rated the wine "Castello ColleMassari 'ColleMassari' Montecucco Riserva" from the vintage 2018 on 01.06.2021 with 90 of 100 points.
"Leggermente offuscato mostra note di prugne nere, gerani bagnati, asfalto caldo e caffè in polvere. Corpo medio, tannini soffici ed un finale di media lunghezza. Bevi ora."
yr. 2007 Wine Enthusiast:
91 of 100 Points.
"Wine Enthusiast" has rated the wine "Castello ColleMassari 'ColleMassari' Montecucco Riserva" from the vintage 2007 on 01.01.2011 with 91 of 100 points.
"Some lovely red wines are coming from the Montecucco wine region (located in coastal Tuscany) and Collemassari leads the pack of this new and exciting group of vintners. Soft cherry, leather, spice, and earthy mineral tones create harmony and momentum."
yr. 2005 Wine Enthusiast:
88 of 100 Points.
"Wine Enthusiast" has rated the wine "Castello ColleMassari 'ColleMassari' Montecucco Riserva" from the vintage 2005 on 01.01.2009 with 88 of 100 points.
"This is a fresh-tasting wine with great fruit integrity and bitter cherry flavors on the close. It would pair well with bacon, smoked meats and pasta thanks to its uncomplicated layers of smoke, spice and black fruit. Drink now."
yr. 2004 Wine Enthusiast:
90 of 100 Points.
"Wine Enthusiast" has rated the wine "Castello ColleMassari 'ColleMassari' Montecucco Riserva" from the vintage 2004 on 01.01.2008 with 90 of 100 points.
"Unabashedly exhibits thick layers of roasted nut, espresso bean, black chocolate and spicy pipe tobacco. The wine is modern and plush and seems to be bursting at the seams in terms of richness and concentration."
yr. 2015 Vinum Wine Magazine:
17 of 20 Points.
"Vinum Wine Magazine" has rated the wine "Castello ColleMassari 'ColleMassari' Montecucco Riserva" from the vintage 2015 with 17 of 20 points.
"Würzig-fruchtiges Bouquet aus reifen Brombeeren, Nelken, Kardamom; Fülle und Samtigkeit am Gaumen, Tannine und Säure im Einklang, auch feine salzig-mineralische Nuancen, ellenlanges vollfruchtiges Finale. Perfekt zu einem Bistecca."
