A solid Montepulciano for just $10, the Fattoria Giuseppe Savini Rondineto.
Estate grown Montepulciano from Morro d'Oro and Notaresco in the province of Teramo in Abruzzo, Italy. The wine does not spend any time in oak.
Sample submitted for review. The wine has an SRP of $12 and is available for as low as $10.
The color is ruby red with slight purple hues. Pleasantly scented with hints of red fruit (blackberry, red currant) and violet; the taste is full, soft and harmonious, with velvety tannins and good persistence.
Food pairing: First courses with meat sauces and second courses of meat (grilled pork and sheep). Medium-aged cheeses.
13% Alcohol
On the nose of the 2018 Fattoria Giuseppe Savini Rondineto you'll find cherry as well as the distinct aroma of bubblegum plus a little licorice and vanilla too.
The wine tastes solid and pleasing although a bit unremarkable. It is loaded with licorice and could use a bit more depth on the fruit but it does improve nicely as it has more time to breathe. Overall, it's solid for the low price.
It ends with a dry, medium-long finish featuring some grippy and chalky tannins.
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