
Montepulciano
Learn about Montepulciano — taste profile, popular regions and more ...
Consistently enticing and enjoyable, Montepulciano enjoys great popularity throughout central and southern Italy and is gaining quite a following in many other parts of the world. Widely prolific in its homeland, Montepulciano is actually the second most planted red variety in Italy after Sangiovese, though it is most associated with the region of Abruzzo where it achieves its highest potential. A tiny bit grows in California, Argentina and Australia as well.
Tasting Notes for Montepulciano
Montepulciano is a dry, red wine. Dark and inky, Montepulciano brims with boysenberry, black plum and juicy tart cherry flavors. Typical aromas come in the form of berry pie, freshly cut Italian herbs, dark chocolate and licorice. It’s a full-bodied wine with fine to rustic tannins.
Perfect Food Pairings for Montepulciano
Historically this variety has been one to inhabit many pizzeria and cafe wine lists throughout central and into southern Italy, offering amazing value for everyday consumption. It is no doubt a perfect complement to a variety of other foods we are used to: barbecued brisket, meatloaf, Shepherd’s Pie and grilled portabella mushrooms. Think of it as the perfect alternative to Syrah, Petite Sirah or Malbec if you’re looking to broaden your horizons.
Sommelier Secrets for Montepulciano
The wine called Vino Nobile di Montepulciano is actually not to be confused with Montepulciano d’Abruzzo. Montepulciano is also the name of a village in Tuscany; Sangiovese grows there and is responsible for Vino Nobile di Montepulciano. The grape called Montepulciano grows in Abruzzo and makes the wine called Montepulciano d’Abruzzo.
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Monti Montepulciano d'Abruzzo 2005Montepulciano from Abruzzo, Italy
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Valle Reale San Calisto Montepulciano d'Abruzzo 2005Montepulciano from Abruzzo, Italy
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La Valentina Montepulciano d'Abruzzo 2005Montepulciano from Abruzzo, Italy
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Farnese Montepulciano d'Abruzzo Colline Teramane Gran Sasso 2005Montepulciano from Abruzzo, Italy
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La Valentina Montepulciano d'Abruzzo Bellovedere Riserva Terre dei Vestini 2005Montepulciano from Abruzzo, Italy
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Azienda Agricola Jasci Donatello Montepulciano d'Abruzzo Poema 2005Montepulciano from Abruzzo, Italy
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Azienda Agricola Terra d'Aligi Montepulciano d'Abruzzo Tolos 2005Montepulciano from Abruzzo, Italy
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Cantine Torri Montepulciano d'Abruzzo Colline Teramane Paride Riserva 2005Montepulciano from Abruzzo, Italy
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Podere Castorani Montepulciano d'Abruzzo Coste delle Plaie 2005Montepulciano from Abruzzo, Italy
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Orlandi Contucci Ponno Montepulciano d'Abruzzo Colline Teramane Riserva 2005Montepulciano from Abruzzo, Italy
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Cantina Valle Tritana Montepulciano d'Abruzzo 2005Montepulciano from Abruzzo, Italy
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Marramiero Montepulciano d'Abruzzo Dante Marramiero 2005Montepulciano from Abruzzo, Italy
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Masciarelli Montepulciano d'Abruzzo Riserva Villa Gemma 2005Montepulciano from Abruzzo, Italy
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Umani Ronchi Montepulciano d'Abruzzo Montipagano 2005Montepulciano from Abruzzo, Italy