2019 Art of Earth Montepulciano d'Abruzzo, Italy, Wine Review

This is an inexpensive Montepulciano from Italy. It is made from certified organic grapes and comes in a screw capped bottle. Ruby in color, clear and bright. The nose is nice with black cherries and warm earthiness. On the palate, this has sour cherries with firm tannins. Moderate acidity. It finishes with plums and slightly bitter almond notes. Consumed over three days, this was best on day one and two and then fell off. It is easy drinking but works better with food than on its own. A great choice for pizza or burgers. This is a nice value although it pays to shop around.

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2019

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$12.00USD

Montepulciano d’Abruzzo: A Wonderful Red Wine from the Region of Abruzzo

Heading due east from Rome lays the region of Abruzzo. This is a historically poor region whose people inhabit the hills and mountains so prevalent in the province. The people are proud and independent. They resemble the peoples of Italy’s southern regions in attitude and aptitude. Likewise the food and wine cultures reflect that lack of affluence centered on a hard working community. The hillsides are excellent for viticulture. The most popular red grape is the Montepulciano although many other grapes are grown here most notably Sangiovese.

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Le Marche's Le Terrazze: Bob Dylan, Chaos & Some Great Italian Wines

Le Marche (pronounced lay Mar-kay) is a region in central Italy that borders the Adriatic Sea to the east and the Apennines to the west. Le Marche borders Emilia-Romagna to the north, Tuscany, Umbria and Lazio to the west, and Abruzzi to the south. The terrain is mostly hills and mountains once you get away from the coast. The area has a long history matching most of the historic conquests of Italy: it was occupied by the Gaul’s, colonized by the Romans, later it was invaded by the Goths and Lombard’s, then by Charlemagne. It was then mostly a papal state before finally being annexed in the mid-1800’s by the kingdom of Italy.

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2017 Citra Montepulciano d'Abruzzo, Italy, Abruzzo, Wine Review

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2017

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B+

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$8.00USD

Citra is a collection of farmers in Abruzzo who got together to form a winery. They make a variety of wines that are inexpensive yet enjoyable. This is screw capped. It has a deep garnet color. The nose has cherries, candied cherries, smoke and a bit of spice. On the palate, it's more cherries and sour cherries with some spice. Good acidity. Nice finish. An easy drinking wine that is priced well. Made to drink now. Will work well with pizza, pasta or burgers.

2007 Emidio Pepe Montepulciano d'Abruzzo, Italy, Abruzzi, Wine Review

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2007

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$200.00USD

The vast majority of wines from Abruzzi are quaffable/forgettable inexpensive red wines. This is neither of those. Emidio Pepe is one of the great producers of wine in Italy. His red and white wines are both expensive and sublime. They can age for decades. This 2007 is just beginning to hit full maturity. Deep ruby in color, mostly clear and bright. The nose is complex with cherries, black cherries, baking spices, slight tarragon, and tar. Dull bodied. A strong streak of acidity (this is Italy). Full bodied. On the palate, layers of cherries and black cherries with underlying tar

2019 Poggio Anima Montepulciano D'Abruzzo Samael, Italy, Wine Review

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2016

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B+

Current Price:

$15.00USD

This is an interesting 100% Montepulciano D'abruzzo. Ruby in color, clear and bright. The nose is filled with cherries and some balsamic vinegar. Medium bodied. On the palate, the cherries come thru along with some tart acidity. Like most Italian wines, this begs for some food. Spaghetti alla Chitarra with a nice meat sauce would work well. Drink over the next few years. At $15, this is a very nice value and makes for a nice bottle with a weekday dinner.

2019 Art of Earth Montepulciano d'Abruzzo, Italy, Wine Review

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