The Felinos exhibit a great balance of pure, concentrated fruit, lively acidity and smooth tannins.
This brillant wine is an vibrant, mouth-filling wine that pairs exceptionally well with food. A must have wine for ever cellar. Mr Parker rated this wine a 90.
The Montasolo line of wines is produced by the Cantina Montelliana e dei Colli Asolani, which was established in 1965. Montelliana is a cooperative of which the 1,100 members are the owners and supplier of the grapes. This winery has access to some of the best small producers of this very prolific land. The first awards were won just five years after its conception
This fruit originates from prestigious properties in Monterey and Paso Robles??? best sub-appellations, which are the source of many premium wines from the region. The alluvial soils in the benchlands are granitic, well-drained and foster low vigor throughout a long growing season. The average age of these plantings is 20 years.
Our goal in 2006 was to again produce a wine that has all the complexities and intense flavors of a big Cabernet but is better in weight and style for easy drinking and exceptional pairing with food. The big challenge is to find that perfect balance of structure, fruit and oak so that the greatest qualities of the varietal can shine through seamlessly.
The golden rule at Hugel is "The wine is already in the grape". As soon as they arrive at the Hugel premises in the heart of Riquewihr, the grapes are classified according to precise and strict criteria of quality. The presses are filled by gravity, not by pumping. After slow crushing, only the first part of the juice is conserved to merit the famous yellow label. The individuality of each grape variety and of each level of quality is respected.
