2018 Ridge Monte Bello Lungarotti causing the vegetation phase to

causing the vegetation phase to begin very early

produced harmonious balanced wines

it was named Best Italian Wine and frequently appears among the Top World Wines

The texture is rich but assured

Aging:Â Sixteen months in barrel

2018 Ridge Monte Bello Lungarotti causing the vegetation phase toOpaque, saturated ruby in color. Aromas of cassis, fennel, cola, clove nutmeg spice, toasted oak, wet crushed stone, black tea, and sweet dry chaparral. Palate of ripe cassis, blackberry, and mountain bramble. Lively acid and polished velvety tannins with a smooth, full body and long finish showing limestone mineral and forest floor. EB (4 20) December brought intense rains but they ended by January. Drenching spring storms saved the growing season.