Top 100 red wines of Montepulciano d'Abruzzo

Discover the top 100 best red wines of Montepulciano d'Abruzzo of Montepulciano d'Abruzzo as well as the best winemakers in the region. Explore the varietals of the red wines that are popular of Montepulciano d'Abruzzo and the best vintages to taste in this region.

Discovering the wine region of Montepulciano d'Abruzzo

Italian star of accessible, structured reds (no link to the Tuscan town). Montepulciano grape (min. 85%): deep robe, intense aromas of black cherry, ripe plum, sweet spices and balsamic notes, round tannins and a juicy finish. Direct, fruity everyday style, or denser Riserva aged in barrel for cellaring.

One of the 3 most-produced Italian DOCs. ~13,700 ha between Adriatic coast and Apennines. Perfect partner for ragù pasta.

Discover the grape variety: Montepulciano

Powerful, fruity reds with a deep ruby robe, supple but present tannins and fresh acidity, showing intense aromas of black cherry, blackberry, plum, violet, sweet spices, liquorice and balsamic notes. Round, generous palate, approachable young. Also in luscious rosés. Absolute star of Montepulciano d'Abruzzo DOC, Cerasuolo d'Abruzzo DOC (rosé) and Colline Teramane DOCG, pillar of the Marche (Conero DOCG). Autochthonous Abruzzo variety, one of the most planted in Italy.

Food and wine pairing with a red wine of Montepulciano d'Abruzzo

red wines from the region of Montepulciano d'Abruzzo go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, pasta or veal such as recipes of celine's version of moussaka (5th meeting), light lasagne without béchamel sauce or roast veal orloff with mushrooms.

Organoleptic analysis of red wine of Montepulciano d'Abruzzo

On the nose in the region of Montepulciano d'Abruzzo often reveals types of flavors of iron, cherry or oaky and sometimes also flavors of citrus, smoke or earthy. In the mouth in the region of Montepulciano d'Abruzzo is a powerful with a nice freshness.

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