Rated much higher than similar wines at this price point
Winery | Praesidium |
|---|---|
Grapes | Montepulciano |
Region | Montepulciano d'Abruzzo |
Wine style | Italian Montepulciano d'Abruzzo |
Allergens | Contains sulfites |
Wine description | A dark, inky, wine, unsubtle in every way, this is truly a candidate for the cellar. Aromas of wild herbs and under brush open in the glass leading into plums, black currant and strong, rough tannins. |
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
Montepulciano d’Abruzzo is one of the quintessential wines of Italy, enjoyed throughout the country and the world, and made in several styles. Just don’t confuse it with Vino Nobile di Montepulciano! That’s a completely different wine made of Sangiovese grapes from the town of Montepulciano in Tuscany.
The beautiful region of Abruzzo is flanked by the turquoise Adriatic Sea and the foothills of t...
