Denomination: Valpolicella DOC
Grapes: Corvina, Corvinone, Croatina, Oseleta, Rondinella
Alcohol content: 14 % vol.
Ageing: Wood
Food matches: Roasts, Grilled meat, Red meat, Matured cheeses, Pasta, Meat-based first courses, Risottos, Game
Serving temperature: 14° - 16° °C
Allergens: Sulphites
Monti Garbi Valpolicella Ripasso is one of the great workhorses of the winery, recognised for its great freshness that goes well with the most important trait given by the ripasso on the skins of the dried grapes used for Amarone. It has an intense ruby red colour and aromas of red fruit and ripe cherries to which are added floral notes of red roses and violets. Characteristic of the Tenuta Sant'Antonio terroir are the balsamic notes of liquorice, white mint and some hints of graphite. It is characterised by its high drinkability and freshness in the mouth that does not compromise the wine's body and persistence, enhancing an elegant, everyday body that also recalls the elegance in tannin of the wines originating in Valpolicella.
Alcoholic content: 14.00 %
yr. 2018 Falstaff:
92 of 100 Points.
"Falstaff" has rated the wine "Tenuta Sant'Antonio 'Monti Garbi' Valpolicella Superiore Ripasso" from the vintage 2018 on 01.10.2020 with 92 of 100 points.
"Dunkel leuchtendes Rubingranat. In der Nase elegante Würze nach Nelken, Pfeffer, dann reife Amarenakirschen und etwas Veilchen. Öffnet sich am Gaumen sehr weich und cremig, geschliffen im Tannin, zieht sich wohlig und unkompliziert über die Zunge, im Finish saftig und leicht salzig."
yr. 2017 Falstaff:
90 of 100 Points.
"Falstaff" has rated the wine "Tenuta Sant'Antonio 'Monti Garbi' Valpolicella Superiore Ripasso" from the vintage 2017 on 01.09.2019 with 90 of 100 points.
"Leuchtendes, sattes Rubinrot. In der Nase nach reifen Kirschen und Brombeeren, leichte Würzenoten. Klar und saftig am Gaumen, breitet sich gut aus, mittleres Gewicht mit zartem Druck im Finale."
yr. 2011 Wine Enthusiast:
88 of 100 Points.
"Wine Enthusiast" has rated the wine "Tenuta Sant'Antonio 'Monti Garbi' Valpolicella Superiore Ripasso" from the vintage 2011 on 01.01.2013 with 88 of 100 points.
"A softly polished wine that's ready to enjoy soon, this shows classic aromas of black fruit, spice, tobacco leaf and underbrush. It has a delicious black-cherry flavor, punctuated with black pepper, clove and a hint of bitter almond."
yr. 2009 Wine Enthusiast:
89 of 100 Points.
"Wine Enthusiast" has rated the wine "Tenuta Sant'Antonio 'Monti Garbi' Valpolicella Superiore Ripasso" from the vintage 2009 on 01.01.2012 with 89 of 100 points.
"This is thickly layered with ripe fruit, spice, leather, cedar and savory spice aromas. Its soft, velvety texture would pair with pork, veal or grilled sausage."
yr. 2008 Wine Enthusiast:
89 of 100 Points.
"Wine Enthusiast" has rated the wine "Tenuta Sant'Antonio 'Monti Garbi' Valpolicella Superiore Ripasso" from the vintage 2008 on 01.01.2011 with 89 of 100 points.
"Ripasso Monti Garbi, from the four-brother team at Tenuta Sant'Antonio, is always an impressive wine. Care and attention to detail bring out the wine's focused aromas of cassis, forest berry, vanilla, toasted almond and tobacco smoke."
yr. 2007 Wine Enthusiast:
90 of 100 Points.
"Wine Enthusiast" has rated the wine "Tenuta Sant'Antonio 'Monti Garbi' Valpolicella Superiore Ripasso" from the vintage 2007 on 01.01.2011 with 90 of 100 points.
"Monti Garbi is a beautiful expression of Ripasso with just the right touch of heft and intensity to pair with roast lamb or grilled steak. Aromas of sweet spice and red fruit fill the mouth and the wine ends with a soft, velvety texture."
yr. 2006 Wine Enthusiast:
91 of 100 Points.
"Wine Enthusiast" has rated the wine "Tenuta Sant'Antonio 'Monti Garbi' Valpolicella Superiore Ripasso" from the vintage 2006 on 01.01.2009 with 91 of 100 points.
"This is a standout ripasso that offers everything you should look for (and more) in this category of wine: intensity, freshness, persistency and loads of succulent fruit. Aromas include cherry liqueur, spice and chocolate."
yr. 2005 Wine Enthusiast:
90 of 100 Points.
"Wine Enthusiast" has rated the wine "Tenuta Sant'Antonio 'Monti Garbi' Valpolicella Superiore Ripasso" from the vintage 2005 on 01.01.2009 with 90 of 100 points.
"Monti Garbi is a lovely ripasso with a nice balance of natural fruit and soft oak shadings. The fruit is definitely on the ripe side but the wine doesn't taste jammy or flabby. Instead, it is tonic and fresh on the palate and would make a terrific companion to spicy pork ribs."
yr. 2010 Andreas Larsson - Tasted:
84 of 100 Points.
"Andreas Larsson - Tasted" has rated the wine "Tenuta Sant'Antonio 'Monti Garbi' Valpolicella Superiore Ripasso" from the vintage 2010 with 84 of 100 points.
"Medium deep ruby red. Red cherry, herbs, spices and leather on the nose. Light and fresh palate with sour cherry flavors and a medium to long finish."
yr. 2018 Decanter World Wine Awards:
88 of 100 Points.
"Decanter World Wine Awards" has rated the wine "Tenuta Sant'Antonio 'Monti Garbi' Valpolicella Superiore Ripasso" from the vintage 2018 on 01.01.2021 with 88 of 100 points.
yr. 2016 Wine Spectator:
89 of 100 Points.
"Wine Spectator" has rated the wine "Tenuta Sant'Antonio 'Monti Garbi' Valpolicella Superiore Ripasso" from the vintage 2016 on 01.06.2019 with 89 of 100 points.
yr. 2009 Wine & Spirits Magazine:
89 of 100 Points.
"Wine & Spirits Magazine" has rated the wine "Tenuta Sant'Antonio 'Monti Garbi' Valpolicella Superiore Ripasso" from the vintage 2009 on 01.08.2013 with 89 of 100 points.
yr. 2004 Wine Spectator:
85 of 100 Points.
"Wine Spectator" has rated the wine "Tenuta Sant'Antonio 'Monti Garbi' Valpolicella Superiore Ripasso" from the vintage 2004 on 01.05.2008 with 85 of 100 points.
yr. 2001 Wine Spectator:
85 of 100 Points.
"Wine Spectator" has rated the wine "Tenuta Sant'Antonio 'Monti Garbi' Valpolicella Superiore Ripasso" from the vintage 2001 on 01.07.2005 with 85 of 100 points.
yr. 1999 Wine Spectator:
86 of 100 Points.
"Wine Spectator" has rated the wine "Tenuta Sant'Antonio 'Monti Garbi' Valpolicella Superiore Ripasso" from the vintage 1999 on 01.06.2003 with 86 of 100 points.
yr. 1997 Wine Spectator:
85 of 100 Points.
"Wine Spectator" has rated the wine "Tenuta Sant'Antonio 'Monti Garbi' Valpolicella Superiore Ripasso" from the vintage 1997 on 01.05.2000 with 85 of 100 points.
yr. 2012 CellarTracker:
89 of 100 Points.
"CellarTracker" has rated the wine "Tenuta Sant'Antonio 'Monti Garbi' Valpolicella Superiore Ripasso" from the vintage 2012 with 89 of 100 points.
yr. 2004 CellarTracker:
89 of 100 Points.
"CellarTracker" has rated the wine "Tenuta Sant'Antonio 'Monti Garbi' Valpolicella Superiore Ripasso" from the vintage 2004 with 89 of 100 points.
yr. 2008 CellarTracker:
88 of 100 Points.
"CellarTracker" has rated the wine "Tenuta Sant'Antonio 'Monti Garbi' Valpolicella Superiore Ripasso" from the vintage 2008 with 88 of 100 points.
yr. 2016 CellarTracker:
88 of 100 Points.
"CellarTracker" has rated the wine "Tenuta Sant'Antonio 'Monti Garbi' Valpolicella Superiore Ripasso" from the vintage 2016 with 88 of 100 points.
yr. 2006 CellarTracker:
88 of 100 Points.
"CellarTracker" has rated the wine "Tenuta Sant'Antonio 'Monti Garbi' Valpolicella Superiore Ripasso" from the vintage 2006 with 88 of 100 points.
yr. 2017 CellarTracker:
88 of 100 Points.
"CellarTracker" has rated the wine "Tenuta Sant'Antonio 'Monti Garbi' Valpolicella Superiore Ripasso" from the vintage 2017 with 88 of 100 points.
yr. 2019 Decanter World Wine Awards:
87 of 100 Points.
"Decanter World Wine Awards" has rated the wine "Tenuta Sant'Antonio 'Monti Garbi' Valpolicella Superiore Ripasso" from the vintage 2019 with 87 of 100 points.
