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“Villa Medoro” Cerasuolo d’Abruzzo DOC 2023
Modern and with a fresh berry aroma, the Rosato from the Montepulciano grape from Villa Medoro presents itself. The colour is bright and the taste is nicely drinkable - an all-round relaxed summer wine with a great drinking flow. SUPERIORE.DE
read more- Grape Variety: 100% Montepulciano
- Cultivation: conventional
- Expansion: stainless steel
- Filtration: yes
- Alcohol content: 13,00 % vol
- Serving temperature: 8‑10 °C
- Storage potential: 2026+
- Closure: Nomacorc
- Total extract: 25,85 g/l
- Total acidity: 5,85 g/l
- Residual sugar: 3,41 g/l
- Sulfite: 89 mg/l
- pH value: 3,46
- Allergens
contains sulphites
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“Campirosa” Cerasuolo d’Abruzzo DOC 2024
Campirosa Cerasuolo only gradually unfolds its fresh strawberry and cherry flavours, which are adorned with sweet flowers. The palate is silky-soft and very convincing with its ripe red fruits and juicy acidity. A hint of liquorice, exotic spices and nuanced tannins emerge on the finish and seem to linger for almost a minute. Campirosa is already a charming favourite when young, but can also mature for another year in the cellar. SUPERIORE.DE
read more- Grape Variety: 100% Montepulciano
- Cultivation: conventional
- Expansion: stainless steel
- Filtration: yes
- Alcohol content: 12,50 % vol
- Serving temperature: 8‑10 °C
- Storage potential: 2028
- Closure: natural cork
- Total extract: 24,36 g/l
- Total acidity: 5,91 g/l
- Residual sugar: 1,69 g/l
- Sulfite: 79 mg/l
- pH value: 3,45
- Allergens
contains sulphites
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“Riparosso” Montepulciano d’Abruzzo DOC 2022
Illuminati's Montepulciano d'Abruzzo Riparosso has a sweet scent of violets and lavender, followed by crushed blackberries and chalk dust. It washes over the palate with soft textures and ripe wild berries, contrasted towards the end by sour citrus fruits. It finishes perfumed and with admirable length, leaving a layer of dusty tannins that tug at the cheeks. Very Italian - very well made. SUPERIORE.DE
read more- Grape Variety: 100% Montepulciano
- Cultivation: conventional
- Expansion: 8 months large oak barrel
- Filtration: yes
- Alcohol content: 13,50 % vol
- Serving temperature: 18‑20 °C
- Storage potential: 2028+
- Closure: natural cork
- Total extract: 29,35 g/l
- Total acidity: 5,65 g/l
- Residual sugar: 2,45 g/l
- Sulfite: 90 mg/l
- pH value: 3,62
- Allergens
contains sulphites
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“Montipagano” Montepulciano d’Abruzzo DOC 2023 (BIO)
Montipagano is a pleasant, single-varietal Montepulciano from organic cultivation. Deep ruby-violet in colour, with a great aroma of blackberry, plum and lilac with earthy tones. Nice fresh fruit on the palate with a very passable structure and a clean, fruity finish. SUPERIORE.DE
read more- Grape Variety: 100% Montepulciano
- Cultivation: biological
- Expansion: wooden barrel
- Filtration: yes
- Alcohol content: 13,00 % vol
- Serving temperature: 16‑18 °C
- Storage potential: 2028
- Closure: Diam
- Total extract: 28,95 g/l
- Total acidity: 5,50 g/l
- Residual sugar: 4,28 g/l
- Sulfite: 92 mg/l
- pH value: 3,52
- Eco-Control-No.: IT‑BIO‑004
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contains sulphites - Nutritional Information per 100 ml
- Energy in kcal: 79 kcal
- Energy in kJ: 330 kJ
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“Villa Medoro” Montepulciano d’Abruzzo DOC 2021
Convincing Montepulciano d'Abruzzo of high quality at a very attractive price. Typical varietal, strong fruity aroma, full flavour and spicy structure. SUPERIORE.DE
read more- Grape Variety: 100% Montepulciano
- Cultivation: conventional
- Expansion: 12 months stainless steel
- Filtration: yes
- Alcohol content: 14,00 % vol
- Serving temperature: 16‑18 °C
- Storage potential: 2026+
- Closure: Nomacorc
- Food recommendations
grilled meat - Total extract: 30,30 g/l
- Total acidity: 5,23 g/l
- Residual sugar: 0,20 g/l
- Sulfite: 90 mg/l
- pH value: 3,52
- Allergens
contains sulphites
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“Tralcetto” Cerasuolo d’Abruzzo DOC 2024
A wonderful Montepulciano Rosato from Abruzzo with a rosé colour typical of white wine made from red grapes. Harmonious, fine and elegant on the palate. A light, fresh and very balanced wine with a high enjoyment factor. SUPERIORE.DE
read more- Grape Variety: 100% Montepulciano
- Cultivation: conventional
- Expansion: stainless steel
- Filtration: yes
- Alcohol content: 12,50 % vol
- Serving temperature: 8‑10 °C
- Storage potential: 2028
- Closure: natural cork
- Total extract: 26,15 g/l
- Total acidity: 6,35 g/l
- Residual sugar: 2,05 g/l
- Sulfite: 82 mg/l
- pH value: 3,29
- Allergens
contains sulphites
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Cerasuolo d’Abruzzo DOC 2023 (BIO)
Bright cherry red colour with strong reflections. Fresh cherry bouquet, characteristic and with floral notes. Dry, fruity flavour with aromas of sour cherries, raspberries and wild strawberries, with a typical, very light almond note on the finish. A very harmonious rosé with a fresh and powerful structure that lingers beautifully and very clearly, leaving the mouth watering. SUPERIORE.DE
read more- Grape Variety: 100% Montepulciano
- Cultivation: biological
- Expansion: stainless steel
- Vegan: yes
- Filtration: no
- Alcohol content: 12,50 % vol
- Serving temperature: 8‑10 °C
- Storage potential: 2027
- Closure: natural cork
- Food recommendations
pasta with fish ragout - Total extract: 23,65 g/l
- Total acidity: 5,63 g/l
- Residual sugar: 0,40 g/l
- Sulfite: 77 mg/l
- pH value: 3,39
- Eco-Control-No.: IT‑BIO‑006
- Allergens
contains sulphites
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“Centovie” Rosato Colli Aprutini IGT 2024 (BIO)
This organic Rosato by Umani Ronchi was born at the Centovie winery in Roseto degli Abruzzi. A project defined after several years of experimentation, with the aim of producing a wine that combines the expressive power of the Montepulciano grape with a soft and delicate vinification to emphasise its fresh and fruity nuances. Delicate pink colour with shiny reflections. Floral, fresh and with delicate citrus notes on the nose, crisp on the palate with beautiful acidity and notes of red cherry, strawberry, blood orange and pink grapefruit. Complex and long on the palate - a serious wine with great drinkability! SUPERIORE.DE
read more- Grape Variety: 100% Montepulciano
- Cultivation: biological
- Expansion: stainless steel
- Vegan: yes
- Filtration: yes
- Alcohol content: 12,50 % vol
- Serving temperature: 8‑10 °C
- Storage potential: 2028+
- Closure: Nomacorc
- Total extract: 26,15 g/l
- Total acidity: 5,91 g/l
- Residual sugar: 1,59 g/l
- Sulfite: 82 mg/l
- pH value: 3,42
- Eco-Control-No.: IT‑BIO‑004
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contains sulphites - Nutritional Information per 100 ml
- Energy in kcal: 73 kcal
- Energy in kJ: 306 kJ
- Carbohydrates: 0,90 g
- Of which sugar: 0,40 g
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“Tralcetto” Montepulciano d’Abruzzo DOC 2022
The Tralcetto Montepulciano - the house's favourite classic - is concentrated and beautifully complex. Its strong bouquet of sweet and sour cherries reveals its grape of origin. True to the open and authentic style, it reveals a very good flavour with strong fruit. A wonderful Montepulciano with a nuanced spectrum of flavours and a remarkable finish. SUPERIORE.DE
read more- Grape Variety: 100% Montepulciano
- Cultivation: conventional
- Expansion: 6 months large oak barrel
- Filtration: yes
- Alcohol content: 13,00 % vol
- Serving temperature: 16‑18 °C
- Storage potential: 2029
- Closure: natural cork
- Total extract: 32,95 g/l
- Total acidity: 5,79 g/l
- Residual sugar: 2,75 g/l
- Sulfite: 92 mg/l
- pH value: 3,45
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contains sulphites - Nutritional Information per 100 ml
- Energy in kcal: 77 kcal
- Energy in kJ: 322 kJ
- Carbohydrates: 1,25 g
- Of which sugar: 0,55 g
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“Jorio” Montepulciano d’Abruzzo DOC 2021
This Montepulciano d'Abruzzo fascinates with its flattering bouquet of wild berries and balsamic notes. On the palate, notes of dark berries, dense and soft, juicy tannins and a fine cocoa flavour. SUPERIORE.DE
read more- Grape Variety: 100% Montepulciano
- Cultivation: conventional
- Expansion: 18 months 70/30 large barrel/barrique
- Filtration: yes
- Alcohol content: 13,50 % vol
- Serving temperature: 16‑18 °C
- Storage potential: 2028
- Closure: natural cork
- Total extract: 28,70 g/l
- Total acidity: 5,40 g/l
- Residual sugar: 2,95 g/l
- Sulfite: 79 mg/l
- pH value: 3,39
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contains sulphites - Nutritional Information per 100 ml
- Energy in kcal: 79 kcal
- Energy in kJ: 330 kJ
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Montepulciano d’Abruzzo DOC 2022
Deep ruby red colour with a violet hue. Clean, intense and persistent on the nose, with notes of red fruits, blackberries and sour cherries. Full and fruity on the palate, with notes of tobacco and liquorice on the finish. SUPERIORE.DE
read more- Grape Variety: 100% Montepulciano
- Cultivation: close to nature
- Expansion: wooden barrel and stainless steel
- Filtration: yes
- Alcohol content: 13,50 % vol
- Serving temperature: 16‑18 °C
- Storage potential: 2028
- Closure: natural cork
- Total extract: 29,65 g/l
- Total acidity: 5,35 g/l
- Residual sugar: 0,79 g/l
- Sulfite: 69 mg/l
- pH value: 3,48
- Allergens
contains sulphites
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“Ilico” Montepulciano d’Abruzzo DOC 2020
Deep red colour, fascinating complex aroma spectrum on the nose. Dominated by the ripe berry scent, with hints of plums and tobacco. Powerful and intense on the palate, rich in extract, with juicy soft tannins. SUPERIORE.DE
read more- Grape Variety: 100% Montepulciano
- Cultivation: conventional
- Expansion: 10 months large oak barrel
- Filtration: yes
- Alcohol content: 13,50 % vol
- Serving temperature: 16‑18 °C
- Storage potential: 2027+
- Closure: natural cork
- Total extract: 30,25 g/l
- Total acidity: 5,70 g/l
- Residual sugar: 1,95 g/l
- Sulfite: 85 mg/l
- pH value: 3,50
- Allergens
contains sulphites
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“Piancarda” Rosso Conero DOC 2021
Rosso Piancarda is intensely flavoured and perfumed, with medicinal cherries and raspberries complemented by dusty roses and sweet cedar wood notes. On the palate, Piancarda turns to the savoury spectrum. Salty and full of savoury minerality, it shows spicy red fruits, a hint of plum and a lively acidity that keeps the expression fresh. The grippy tannins remain until the final, while the notes of sour citrus fruits and tart berries slowly fade away. SUPERIORE.DE
read more- Grape Variety: 100% Montepulciano
- Cultivation: conventional
- Expansion: stainless steel
- Filtration: yes
- Alcohol content: 13,50 % vol
- Serving temperature: 16‑18 °C
- Storage potential: 2028
- Closure: natural cork
- Total extract: 29,97 g/l
- Total acidity: 5,48 g/l
- Residual sugar: 2,97 g/l
- Sulfite: 86 mg/l
- pH value: 3,52
- Allergens
contains sulphites
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“Gianni Masciarelli” Cerasuolo d’Abruzzo DOC 2023
The Gianni Masciarelli line is intended to embody the typicality of the region and this Rosato is therefore strong and full-bodied, as you would expect from the grape variety and terroir. Intense cherry pink colour. Delicately fruity and spicy aroma, robust on the palate with plenty of structure. A fine minerality and berry fruit on the finish, a fabulous rosé. SUPERIORE.DE
read more- Grape Variety: 100% Montepulciano
- Cultivation: conventional
- Expansion: stainless steel
- Filtration: yes
- Alcohol content: 13,50 % vol
- Serving temperature: 8‑10 °C
- Storage potential: 2027
- Closure: Diam
- Total extract: 25,32 g/l
- Total acidity: 5,90 g/l
- Residual sugar: 2,65 g/l
- Sulfite: 79 mg/l
- pH value: 3,39
- Allergens
contains sulphites
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“Ramitello” Rosso Biferno DOC 2020
Ramitello impresses with an immense aroma of intense red fruit flavours and delicate balsamic notes. The taste is warm and full, with rich fruit tones spiced with a hint of tobacco, coffee and liquorice. SUPERIORE.DE
read more- Grape Varieties: 85% Montepulciano, 15% Aglianico
- Cultivation: close to nature
- Expansion: 18 months large wooden barrel
- Filtration: yes
- Alcohol content: 14,00 % vol
- Serving temperature: 16‑18 °C
- Storage potential: 2029+
- Closure: natural cork
- Total extract: 32,45 g/l
- Total acidity: 5,05 g/l
- Residual sugar: 1,14 g/l
- Sulfite: 91 mg/l
- pH value: 3,47
- Allergens
contains sulphites
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“Rosso del Duca” Montepulciano d’Abruzzo DOC 2017
Rosso del Duca is a very classic Montepulciano d'Abruzzo. Powerful fragrance of blueberries, cherries and cocoa, straightforward and tireless on the palate. SUPERIORE.DE
read more- Grape Variety: 100% Montepulciano
- Cultivation: close to nature
- Expansion: 24 months tonneau
- Filtration: yes
- Alcohol content: 14,00 % vol
- Serving temperature: 18‑20 °C
- Storage potential: 2026+
- Closure: natural cork
- Total extract: 30,80 g/l
- Total acidity: 5,03 g/l
- Residual sugar: 0,99 g/l
- Sulfite: 141 mg/l
- pH value: 3,63
- Allergens
contains sulphites
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“Chronicon” Montepulciano d’Abruzzo DOC 2020
Deep dark red, complex, almost beguiling aroma reminiscent of full, ripe raspberries and strawberries; finest spice, creamy, chocolaty, very haunting. Soft on the palate, incredibly dense and opulent. SUPERIORE.DE
read more- Grape Variety: 100% Montepulciano
- Cultivation: conventional
- Expansion: 12 months barrique
- Filtration: yes
- Alcohol content: 13,00 % vol
- Serving temperature: 16‑18 °C
- Storage potential: 2027
- Closure: natural cork
- Total extract: 33,55 g/l
- Total acidity: 5,79 g/l
- Residual sugar: 2,68 g/l
- Sulfite: 88 mg/l
- pH value: 3,40
- Allergens
contains sulphites
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“Gianni Masciarelli” Montepulciano d’Abruzzo DOC 2020
Classic Montepulciano d'Abruzzo, very straightforward and not too heavy. Small red berries and spices on the nose, harmonious, round and juicy flavour. Great value. SUPERIORE.DE
read more- Grape Variety: 100% Montepulciano
- Cultivation: conventional
- Expansion: stainless steel
- Filtration: yes
- Alcohol content: 14,00 % vol
- Serving temperature: 16‑18 °C
- Storage potential: 2027+
- Closure: Diam
- Food recommendations
chicken in chilli sauce - Total extract: 30,38 g/l
- Total acidity: 5,69 g/l
- Residual sugar: 2,82 g/l
- Sulfite: 92 mg/l
- pH value: 3,45
- Allergens
contains sulphites
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“Spelt” Cerasuolo d’Abruzzo Superiore DOC 2023 (BIO)
Top Italian rosé made from selected Montepulciano grapes. Rich, full-bodied and typical of the variety with an intense aroma and fruity, dry flavour, a slender acid wire and a clear, energetic and full-bodied final. SUPERIORE.DE
read more- Grape Variety: 100% Montepulciano
- Cultivation: biological
- Expansion: stainless steel
- Filtration: yes
- Alcohol content: 13,50 % vol
- Serving temperature: 10‑12 °C
- Storage potential: 2028+
- Closure: natural cork
- Food recommendations
pasta with fish ragout - Total extract: 29,74 g/l
- Total acidity: 5,91 g/l
- Residual sugar: 1,15 g/l
- Sulfite: 72 mg/l
- pH value: 3,48
- Eco-Control-No.: IT‑BIO‑006
- Allergens
contains sulphites
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“Spelt” Montepulciano d’Abruzzo Riserva DOC 2020
Deep dark Montepulciano d'Abruzzo Riserva with a beguiling aroma of dark red cherries and berries, earthy notes, grilled hazelnuts, spices and liquorice. "A mouthful of wine" in an incredibly appealing style. Spelt has remarkable concentration and outstanding length. SUPERIORE.DE
read more- Grape Variety: 100% Montepulciano
- Cultivation: close to nature
- Expansion: 12 months 50/50 barrique/big wood
- Vegan: yes
- Filtration: no
- Alcohol content: 14,50 % vol
- Serving temperature: 18‑20 °C
- Storage potential: 2030+
- Closure: natural cork
- Total extract: 33,25 g/l
- Total acidity: 5,95 g/l
- Residual sugar: 0,80 g/l
- Sulfite: 78 mg/l
- pH value: 3,48
- Allergens
contains sulphites
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“Villa Gemma” Cerasuolo d’Abruzzo Superiore DOC 2023
Villa Gemma Cerasuolo d'Abruzzo Superiore has a light ruby red colour and exudes a pretty bouquet of wild strawberries, roses and sweet smoke. The flavour is soft and round, with a stimulating acidity and a sweet-tart tension. The finish is long and structured and ends with a delicious final with hints of spiced citrus fruits. SUPERIORE.DE
read more- Grape Variety: 100% Montepulciano
- Cultivation: conventional
- Expansion: stainless steel
- Filtration: yes
- Alcohol content: 14,00 % vol
- Serving temperature: 8‑10 °C
- Storage potential: 2027+
- Closure: Diam
- Total extract: 25,35 g/l
- Total acidity: 5,85 g/l
- Residual sugar: 4,02 g/l
- Sulfite: 48 mg/l
- pH value: 3,29
- Allergens
contains sulphites
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“Centovie” Montepulciano d’Abruzzo DOC 2018 (BIO)
"Strong ruby red with light violet reflections. Rich nose with notes of sour cherry, blackberry jam, liquorice and Mediterranean maquis. Soft, supple and balanced on the palate between freshness, juiciness and well-integrated tannins." Falstaff
read more- Grape Variety: 100% Montepulciano
- Cultivation: biological
- Expansion: 12‑14 months 50/50 large/small wood
- Vegan: yes
- Filtration: yes
- Alcohol content: 13,50 % vol
- Serving temperature: 16‑18 °C
- Storage potential: 2029+
- Closure: natural cork
- Total extract: 29,65 g/l
- Total acidity: 5,65 g/l
- Residual sugar: 2,47 g/l
- Sulfite: 72 mg/l
- pH value: 3,36
- Eco-Control-No.: IT‑BIO‑004
- Allergens
contains sulphites
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“Cùmaro” Rosso Conero Riserva DOCG 2021
Every year, Cùmaro is one of the great Montepulciano wines from the Conero cliffs, which dip into the Adriatic Sea on a small headland, where the sun and sea breeze caress the vines. Radiant in a rich, dark garnet red colour. The expressive bouquet is dark berry with cassis, blueberry and ripe wild raspberry. Opens up on the palate with grippy tannins, juicy, powerful, multi-layered and with a savoury, spicy finish. SUPERIORE.DE
read more- Grape Variety: 100% Montepulciano
- Cultivation: conventional
- Expansion: 14 months barrique
- Vegan: yes
- Filtration: yes
- Alcohol content: 14,00 % vol
- Serving temperature: 18‑20 °C
- Storage potential: 2032+
- Closure: natural cork
- Food recommendations
stuffed pasta, red meat, game birds and mature cheese - Total extract: 30,25 g/l
- Total acidity: 5,65 g/l
- Residual sugar: 1,65 g/l
- Sulfite: 89 mg/l
- pH value: 3,49
- Allergens
contains sulphites
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“Grosso Agontano” Rosso Conero Riserva DOCG 2020
Grosso Agontano Riserva rises dark, floral and earthy from the glass, with notes of undergrowth and tobacco that fade into blackberry and crushed stone. Its velvety texture leads to a sophisticated presentation of red and black fruits, underpinned by cool herbal notes, while the fine tannins slowly saturate towards the end. The finish is long, youthfully structured and with a pleasant inner sweetness, while nuances of tangerine and sour cherry linger under a hint of violet blossom.
read more- Grape Variety: 100% Montepulciano
- Cultivation: conventional
- Expansion: 16 months barrique
- Filtration: yes
- Alcohol content: 15,00 % vol
- Serving temperature: 18‑20 °C
- Storage potential: 2030+
- Closure: natural cork
- Total extract: 31,65 g/l
- Total acidity: 5,55 g/l
- Residual sugar: 3,26 g/l
- Sulfite: 85 mg/l
- pH value: 3,52
- Allergens
contains sulphites
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Montepulciano is a high-yielding, medium-bodied red grape variety from Abruzzo, whose wines are far too often associated with the widespread reputation of being cheap, pizza-friendly red wines. Some hastily label it as a boring mass-produced wine, when in fact the variety produces anything but watered-down wines for the table. The grapes produce attractive all-rounders whose quality has increased enormously in recent years, which also explains why Montepulciano has finally disappeared from most supermarket shelves.
In Italy, an incredible 34,824 hectares of vineyards are planted with Montepulciano, most of which are in the native Abruzzo, the Marche and the wine region of Molise, but more on that later. Unfortunately, people often confuse its wines with Vino Nobile di Montepulciano, the official name for a Sangiovese produced in the Tuscan town of the same name, Montepulciano, but which actually has nothing to do with the grape variety itself.
The reason to prefer a bottle of Montepulciano to another red wine is not only its wonderful aroma of pickled black cherries, raspberries and plums, because with more maturity, notes of liquorice, leather and tobacco also develop. But its harmonious structure is what really makes this wine popular. The taut acidity balances out the alcohol content and the grippy tannins are not at all obtrusive. Most of the time, it is clearly more fruity than floral, so you can never really make the wrong choice with this red wine.
Some winegrowers who have proven the aromatic potential of this grape variety cultivate the vines between the sandy beaches of the Adriatic and on the foothills of the Apennines. In the heart of the Abruzzo wine-growing region, this late-ripening grape variety produces the famous Montepulciano d'Abruzzo DOC (varietal percentage at least 85%) and the no less interesting Controguerra Rosso DOC (varietal percentage at least 60%). One of the most renowned wine-growing areas, however, is in the wild hills around the town of Teramano. Stricter production regulations apply in these vineyards, producing the top category, the corpulent yet elegant Montepulciano d'Abruzzo Colline Teramane DOCG. After maturing for at least two years, this wine is considered the powerhouse of the region's Montepulciano wines, with a varietal content of at least 90%.
As already mentioned, the grape variety is also found in the Marche, where winemakers produce maritime interpretations with a refined, juicy and refreshing fruitiness. For this purpose, Montepulciano wines Rosso Conero DOC (at least 85%) and Rosso Piceno DOC (at least 35-85%) are usually blended with Sangiovese.
The grape variety is also suitable for the production of rosé wines: The Abruzzese also press the fruity rosé Cerasuolo d'Abruzzo from their Montepulciano, whose wine name can be traced back to the dialect word "cerese" (cherries) and its fruity aroma.
The small wine-growing region of Molise is again full of strength and tannins. The Rosso Biferno DOC wine-growing zone, which covers the coastal area and a small inland part of the province of Campobasso, is particularly worth mentioning. Here, Montepulciano meets 20-30% Aglianico grapes and although this grape variety can also be found elsewhere, the versions from the eastern coast of central Italy are certainly among the most brilliant wines of the country. SUPERIORE.DE