Frescobaldi Mormoreto 2011/2012/2013 (750 ml)

4 bottles of 2011 remaining
2 bottles of 2012 remaining
18 bottles of 2013 remaining

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2009: The 2009 Mormoreto wraps around the palate with dark cherries, plums, mocha, espresso and licorice. There is plenty of depth and richness in the fruit, but the tannins aren’t as polished as they could be. It does not appear this fruit has the intrinsic depth to handle 24 months in French oak. Mormoreto is 62% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Merlot, 14% Cabernet Franc and 4% Petit Verdot. Anticipated maturity: 2013-2019.

88 points from Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate

2011: An IGT blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot, the IGT 2011 Mormoreto is not totally balanced compared to the excellent 2010 vintage that precedes it. The wine opens to a brooding, dark color with heavy oak tones of spice and dark chocolate that make it difficult to identify the underlying fruit. A few more years of bottle aging should help integrate the wood.

88 points from Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate

2012: Mormoreto appears an opaque, deep ruby red. A rich, complex nose boasts well-ripened wild berries, such as blackberry and raspberry, baker’s cocoa powder and cocoa butter, roasted espresso bean, subtle notes of vanilla and cinnamon, and hints of clove, jasmine, and grey tea leaves. On the palate, it is smooth and well-rounded, echoing the aromas encountered on the nose but with a more pronounced influence of bitter chocolate, crisp raspberry, single-malt whisky, and vanilla tobacco.

2013:
This is a divergence from old Mormoreto style showing a precision and finesse. Full to medium body, fine tannins, fresh acidity and a long and beautiful finish. Racy and so pretty. A blend of cabernet sauvignon, cabernet franc and petit verdot. No more merlot. Yes. Drink or hold.

94 points from James Suckling

This wine follows its own distinct philosophy that marries it into the school of super Tuscan wines, and not the Chianti Rufina appellation where it is born. The 2013 Mormoreto is a bend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot that seems intent on escaping from its small town roots. It shows much bigger aspirations. This is a thick and succulent red wine with dark plum, blackberry, chocolate and exotic spice. The mouthfeel is lasting and powerful.

91 points from Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate