Di Costanzo Cabernet Sauvignon Farella Vineyard 2016

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- JoS (März 2022): „Kräfitges Rubinrot mit Purpur-Reflexen, kräftige Schlierenbildung; intensive Aromen von schwarzen Kirschen, schwarzen Johannisbeeren, Kirschlikör, dunkle Schokolade, kühle Röstaromen, Menthol, Eukalyptus, auch etwas Paprika, schwarzer Pfeffer, Schießpulver, Lakritze, kühle Eiche, Kakaopulver; am Gaumen kraftvoll mit feinkörnigen Tanninen, toller Struktur, sehr mundwässernd, mineralisch, sehr komplex und attraktiv, ändert sich immer wieder und zeigt neue Facetten, toller, interessanter Wein, attraktiver Rückgeschmack. Ausgiebig Dekantieren. Zalto Bordeaux-Glas.“

- 95+ Punkte VINOUS, Antonio Galloni: „The 2016 Cabernet Sauvignon Farella Vineyard is just as magnificent from bottle as it was from barrel. Vertical and towering in feel, the 2016 has so much to offer. In this tasting, the 2016 reminds me of the 2013, but with more fruit slightly friendlier tannins, both of which make it a real pleasure to taste, even in the early going. All of the savory and mineral character that makes Farella such a distinctive site runs through this vivid, super-expressive Cabernet. DON'T MISS IT. 2022-2036. (...)
Once again, I was struck by the wines I tasted with Massimo di Costanzo. The 2015 and 2016 Cabernets from Farella, in Coombsville, are both impressive, while a new wine from a site in Oakville shows considerable potential. I also tasted a handful of 2017s that make me hopeful at least some wines from this vintage will survive. Massimo Di Costanzo remains one of Napa Valley's most promising young producers.“

- 94 Punkte JAMES SUCKLING:  „The deep and complex nose, which is full of savory, ripe-plum and wet-earth aromas, makes this cabernet stand out in the Napa pack. Then the rich, but finely nuanced palate slowly opens up its spicy secrets. There’s a ton of tannins in here, but they’re beautifully crafted and give the wine serious complexity. Then, the hint of bitterness at the finish adds even more vitality. Try to wait until at least 2021.“

- DECANTER Artikel „Napa new releases to drink in 2019“, Eduardo Dingler:  „Vintner Massimo Di Costanzo is well acquainted with the iconic Farella Vineyard, tucked away in the Coombsville AVA. 30-year-old vines on layers of volcanic soil combine with favourable notes of the vintage to create a vivid Cabernet Sauvignon. This savoury wine explodes with soft red berries and hints of rosemary and incense, rounded out with a freshly shaved pencil aroma and velvety tannins. Elegant and finessed. Drinking Window 2019 – 2036.“

- DER FEINSCHMECKER 5/2021, "Glücksbringer – Jens Priewe über Weine für die kleinen Glücksmomente des Lebens": "Für den dritten Wein, den ich auf dem Zettel habe, würden die Menschen Schlange stehen wie für die frittierten Teigringe – da bin ich mir sicher. Der 2016er Cabernet Sauvignon Farella Vineyard von Massimo Di Costanzo ist "simply magnificent", wie ein amerikanischer Weinkritiker knapp, aber treffend schrieb. Er besitzt ultrafeines Tannin und ist vollgepackt mit Frucht, Würze und einer rauchigen Mineralität, wie sie nur die hügeligen Lagen des Napa Valley mit ihren vulkanischen Böden liefern."