Italian Wine Merchants makes a focus on our Ombrone, selling three vintages combined during Christmas time in New York. Here's what they write:
IWM rarely offers Super Tuscans from Montalcino--we find the region's Brunello and Rosso so excellent that we don't need to! Therefore, when we find one we champion, it's special. Lionello Cousin and Ornella Tondini make a Montalcino Super-Tuscan worth embracing in their Sant'Antimo Ombrone. It's a bold, textured wine that marries international grapes and Tuscan terroir in a palate that's sure to please enthusiasts who love a big red, and this mini-vertical trio offers a three-dimensional view of this wine sensation from Cupano, a registered organic Montalcino estate.
Cupano sits on a rolling plain at the far edges of Montalcino, and it makes outstanding wines, including a beautifully structured Brunello di Montalcino, a delicious Rosso di Montalcino, and the luxurious Super-Tuscan Sant'Antimo Ombrone that we feature today. Owner-operators Ornella and Lionello founded Cupano in the late '80s, and together they use a decidedly French yet non-interventionist approach with their wines, which span the stylistic gap between traditional and modern.
Today, we're delighted to spotlight a trio of Cupano Sant'Antimo Ombrone, the brooding and structured 2008, the succulent and velvety 2009, and the full-bodied and elegant 2010. We like to refer to these wines as "big reds"; they're bold, they're luscious, and they wrap your palate in a complex, vibrant grip that doesn't let go. Cupano's Sant'Antimo Ombrone is a massive wine, an organically grown powerhouse that rewards a more modern palate, yet it's also a wine that remains true to its Montalcino roots. It's one of our favorites, and our allocations are limited; contact your portfolio manager to secure your Super-Tuscan trio from Cupano soon.
