Here’s a cheerful and approachable Montepulciano d’Abruzzo with a genuine approach that emphasizes fruit quality. The variety is naturally rustic, deep and rich in flavors and color. It also has cooling freshness that works nicely with its thick texture.
— M.L.
(2/1/2009)
The wine’s cherry and spice flavors reach a good balance and create a solid wall of taste and flavor. This is not a subtle or intricate wine, but it is a fruit-forward, juicy expression of Montepulciano with chewy tannins and good succulence.
— M.L.
(2/1/2009)
Jorio is the kind of wine that should easily pair with pasta and meat. It shows a sophisticated softness, with concentration and natural intensity.
— M.L.
(6/1/2012)
There’s a distinctive aromatic element to this single-vineyard wine that resembles dried sweet herb or basil followed by generous tones of sweet berry fruit, toasted nuts and vanilla. Made from the hearty Montepulciano grape, the wine sees 11 months of wood aging (in both larger casks and smaller barrique) that help render flavors of exotic spice and cigar box…
— M.L.
(11/15/2006)
Perfect for wood fired flatbread or bruschetta with thick slices of prosciutto, this bright Italian red is redolent of cherry, blackberry and a touch of bitter almond on the close.
— M.L.
(7/1/2013)