Montepulciano

  • Cantina Zaccagnini - montepulciano d’Abruzzo 750ML

    Intense violet robe. Aromas of plum and ripe blackberry. Each sip delivers a mouthful of ripe berries, leather and black pepper with subtle hints of oregano, dried herbs and a touch of vanilla; all leading to a dry and supple finish. Assertive, full-flavored "country style" cooking such as: Venison or rabbit stew; Ossobuco; Roast leg of lamb; Spaghetti puttanesca; Pasta with sausage, pepper and onions; Roast duck with green peppercorn sauce.

  • Citra Montepulciano d'Abruzzo 750ML

    Citra color: Lush ruby with hints of purple. Bouquet: Pleasant, lingering fruit aromas. Taste: Dry, well-balanced and delightfully tannic, with concentrated berry flavors.

  • La Valentina Montepulciano d'Abruzzo Bellovedere 750ML

    La Valentina Montepulciano d'Abruzzo Bellovedere is hugely impressive. The blackest, sweetest of cherries, licorice, melted road tar and spices are some of the notes that burst from the glass in this opulent, full-bodied wine. Despite the Bellovedere's sheer exuberance and glycerin, there is plenty of underlying minerality to give the wine its sense of energy, purity and vibrancy. This is an unquestionably full throttle style, but it all works beautifully. I especially like the way the wine continues to open up in the glass, seemingly turning more vibrant with air. Sweet spice and cloves flesh out on the generous, inviting finish. There is so much to like here.

  • Poggio Anima Samael 750ML

    Poggio Anima color: Dark ruby red with purple reflex. Bouquet: Bright and savory with a nose of crushed berries and exotic spice. Taste: The wine is fairly large in stature with flavors of crushed black and red fruits along with marjoram and coriander.

  • Tenuta Cocci Grifoni Tellus 750ML

    Tenuta Cocci Grifoni is a red IGT wine, young, fresh and catchy, produced for informal consumption but also for the table with all kinds of dishes. Produced from an intriguing combination of Montepulciano, Cabernet and Merlot grapes, it makes its mark thanks to its bursting youth, which is not reduced through aging in the wooden barrels, enabling it to reveal all the power of the primary and secondary aromas. Intense ruby red with purple reflections; bold hints of cherry open in an array of ripe red fruit aromas. Justly tannic, it leaves a pleasant clean sensation in the mouth. Tellus is surprising when served fresh at 16° C with fish soup