Tasting Notes
If you like your reds big, rich and unashamedly oaky, this one is aimed squarely at you. All the Montepulciano character is there, dark red fruit and ripe cherry with a lift of kirsch, but it is the thick layer of oak that does most of the talking. The palate is round and full and every bit as decadent as the nose promises. Put it next to cured meats or a pasta with a properly rich meat sauce. - Pete L
Abruzzo has a winemaking history stretching all the way back to the Etruscans in the sixth century BC, with plenty of ups and downs along the way. These days it turns out reliable, approachable whites and reds for everyday drinking, along with some genuinely complex, ageworthy wines at the top end. You'll find it in central Italy on the Adriatic coast, with Molise to the south, Marche to the north and Lazio to the west.
Its terroir is varied and shaped heavily by the Apennines, with vineyards near the coast enjoying a moderating maritime influence while those further inland see a much wider swing between day and night temperatures. Clay is the dominant soil throughout. Trebbiano leads the whites with Pecorino close behind, while Montepulciano is the flagship red.
| Product Type | Wine Red Montepulciano |
| Volume | 750ml |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Abruzzo |
| Winemaking Practices | Conventional |
| Vineyard Practices | Conventional |