Wines from Montepulciano d'Abruzzo
Il Feuduccio Di S. Maria D'Orni 2004 Ursonia Montepulciano (Montepulciano d'Abruzzo)
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- $39
Ursonia is a well-aged expression of the hearty Montepulciano grape, with juicy notes of blackberry, cherry and currant. There are hints of spice, smoke and milk chocolate; and the wine is plush, rich and velvety on the close.
— M.L.
(6/1/2012)
Il Feuduccio Di S. Maria D'Orni 2001 Margae Montepulciano (Montepulciano d'Abruzzo)
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- $64
Here’s a carefully aged expression of Montepulciano from Abruzzo that offers sultry aromas of spice, currant and dried raspberry, along with notes of leather, tobacco and smoke. It finishes with dry, polished sensations of wet river stone and root beer. Drink now.
— M.L.
(6/1/2012)
Cantina Zaccagnini 2008 Vigneto Edoardo Montepulciano (Montepulciano d'Abruzzo)
- $60
This offers layers of toasted nut, chocolate, jammy black fruit and tobacco. The mouthfeel is soft and smooth, with a good deal of richness and density to drive it forward over the palate.
— M.L.
(10/1/2012)
Pasetti 2007 Tenutarossa Montepulciano (Montepulciano d'Abruzzo)
- $50
Rich and chewy, this comes with bold aromas of black fruit, plum, licorice, tobacco and leather. It’s slightly rustic in places, but its overall personality and feel is intriguing and pleasurable.
— M.L.
(10/1/2012)
Torre Raone 2007 Terre dei Vestini San Zopito Montepulciano (Montepulciano d'Abruzzo)
- $34
This is a lovely wine made from the Montepulciano grape that opens with inky dark concentration and bold notes of black fruit, prune and exotic spice. In the mouth, it shows a rich, soft texture with chocolate fudge on the finish.
— M.L.
(7/1/2013)
Emidio Pepe 2001 Montepulciano (Montepulciano d'Abruzzo)
- Cellar Selection
- $105
Emidio Pepe shows excellent results with the 2001 vintage of his landmark Montepulciano d’Abruzzo. Made according to rigorous organic principles, the wine shows dark fruit and blackberry with bold leather and tobacco at the back. The tannins are polished and tight but the wine still shows more years of aging potential ahead.
— M.L.
(7/1/2013)
Talamonti 2011 Tre Saggi Montepulciano (Montepulciano d'Abruzzo)
- Editors' Choice
- $20
Tre Saggi (“three wise men”) is a plush and rich, oak-driven Montepulciano designed by an Italian winemaker who is an absolute expert on barrel aging and oak toast. Dark chocolate, spice, clove and blackberry are presented in an incredibly soft and integrated fashion.
— M.L.
(7/1/2013)
Talamonti 2004 Tre Saggi Montepulciano (Montepulciano d'Abruzzo)
- $16
Nice concentration and pretty aromas characterize this brawny red: red fruit, forest berries, licorice, mineral tones, toasted nut and black slate are identifying elements. There’s good ripeness and succulence to the wine followed by solid tannins.
— M.L.
(12/1/2007)
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