Rivera Il Falcone Riserva Castel del Monte 2013

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There are 7 user submitted reviews for this wine.

Alex rated this wine as 95/100

Jay Denney rated this wine as 88/100 with the following review:

A unique blend. Rustic in nature aromatically. Gives way to ripe fruit and spice, and the green veggies are ever so slightly at the back of the room chirping for attention. I'm thinking ratatouille would be a great dance partner here.

Malcolm Lamont rated this wine as 91/100 with the following review:

Medium ruby, with a hint of age-showing garnet brown on the rim.

A lovely bouquet, but not for the faint of heart! Wet leaf, earthy, and funky in such a good way!

On the palate, the structure is sublime, and exactly what I like in a wine! But personal preferences aside, this wine will suit fuller-flavoured foods and dishes like beef ribs and winter stew.

Simon Chen rated this wine as 85/100 with the following review:

It's very green and herbal, high acidity and astringent tannin. Will need some tomato sauce pasta/pizza to counterbalance the acidity

Wineboy rated this wine as 87/100 with the following review:

Nero di Troia grapes which in this upscale example offer very ripe plummy fruit with ample oak influence which comes across as tobacco and a touch of oak tannins. Quite dry, this grape takes us back in time with an indigenous grape.

L.J. Palmer WSET 3 rated this wine as 90/100 with the following review:

Full bodied, dry, and deep ruby coloured wine. Pronounced aroma of red cherry with baking spice with earthy and leather notes. The wine has fresh , tart red fruit taste with a strong spice component. This wine would be very good with braised meat and is best with food.

Lori Kilmartin WSET3 rated this wine as 90/100 with the following review:

The main grape in this blend is 85% Nero di Troia along with 15% Montepulciano. The real name uva di Troia (or "grape" of troia) in the past 20 years has been changed to Nero di Troia. Some say the change was precipitated by the recent popularity of the Sicilian grape Nero d'Avalo.

Very aromatic with scents of black cherry, plum and plenty of evidence of oak with leather and vanilla leading the charge. Tannins could still smooth out a bit, even given the age. Medium acidity with flavours of dark fruit with a long finish.

This would be a perfect pairing with a grilled or braised meat dish.

Tasted November 17/2019

Natalie's Review

Rivera Il Falcone Riserva Castel del Monte 2013, Puglia D.O.C.G., Italy: A great value plushy and robust 85% Nero di Troia and 15% Montepulciano red wine blend from Puglia wine region with red berry, blueberry, leather and baking spice flavours on the plate. Solid structure and good cellaring candidate (three to five years). Pair with aged cheeses or dark chocolate. Drink: 2019-2028. 177295 13.50% XD 750 mL $26.95 Score: 91/100. May 27, 2020 Top Rated Red Wine. Harmonious Hard Cheese Wine Full Review

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