Montepulciano is the name of a vigorous red grape variety planted over much of central Italy. The grape variety is recommended for 20 of Italy’s 95 provinces but is most widely planted in Abruzzo, where it is responsible for the often excellent value Montepulciano d’Abruzzo.

Opaque black crimson red colour with deep dark crimson red hue. Lifted ripe dark cherry and plum scents are followed by some leathery earth like characters and spice. Medium to full bodied the palate possesses a generous almost juicy like flavour profile of ripe dark cherries and dark plum with some leathery overtones and a spicy back palate. Very fine grained tannins. Good depth with medium to long ripe dark cherry, earthy leather and spice aftertaste.

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