The Best Montepulciano Wines - The Reverse Wine Snob Picks!

Costco Euro Box Review – European Red Wine Exploration Collection

October 24, 2025

Four highly scored European red wines in a wood box for just $34.99, we review the 2025 version of the … Read more

Masciarelli Montepulciano d’Abruzzo – Bring on the Pizza

January 20, 2024

Reviewing the latest vintage on a wine from one of our favorite categories of wine, $8 Italian Reds. The Masciarelli … Read more

Safo Montepulciano d’Abruzzo From Aldi – Simple But Pleasing

October 19, 2023

A decent little Italian wine on the cheap thanks to Aldi. We review the Safo Montepulciano d’Abruzzo. Montepulciano from Abruzzo, … Read more

Caldora Montepulciano d’Abruzzo – Respectable

July 18, 2023

A very easy to drink example of the variety, we review the Caldora Montepulciano d’Abruzzo. 100% Montepulciano from vineyards in … Read more

Villa Cerrina Montepulciano d’Abruzzo – Tart, Simple and…

July 27, 2022

Revisiting the Villa Cerrina Montepulciano d’Abruzzo, an old $5 favorite from Trader Joe’s. But does it still measure up? There’s … Read more

Il Conte Villa Prandone Marinus – Excellent

April 20, 2022

A delightfully good blend of Montepulciano and Sangiovese at a great Costco price, the Il Conte Villa Prandone Marinus Piceno … Read more

Cantina Tollo Mo Montepulciano d’Abruzzo Riserva – Smooth and Harmonious

August 10, 2021

An excellent example of Montepulciano, the Cantina Tollo Mo Montepulciano d’Abruzzo Riserva. 100% Montepulciano from the province of Chieti in … Read more

Umani Ronchi Podere Montepulciano d’Abruzzo – Satisfying

July 4, 2021

A fine Italian find for just $9 at Costco, the Umani Ronchi Podere Montepulciano d’Abruzzo. 100% Montepulciano from vineyards in … Read more

Fattoria Giuseppe Savini Rondineto Montepulciano d’Abruzzo – Decent

June 11, 2021

A solid Montepulciano for just $10, the Fattoria Giuseppe Savini Rondineto. Estate grown Montepulciano from Morro d’Oro and Notaresco in … Read more

Duchman Family Winery Montepulciano – An Eye-Opener

January 15, 2021

A surprising and tasty find from Texas, the Duchman Family Winery Montepulciano. Montepulciano from the Oswald Vineyard in the Texas … Read more

Villa Gemma Cerasuolo d’Abruzzo – Downright Delightful Rosé

May 18, 2020

A delightfully fresh and fruity wine from one of the few appellations dedicated to rosé in Italy, the Masciarelli Villa … Read more

Di Majo Norante Ramitello – Majorly Good

April 30, 2020

An excellent blend of Aglianico and Montepulciano, the Di Majo Norante Ramitello Biferno Rosso. 85% Montepulciano and 15% Aglianico from … Read more

Marina Cvetic Montepulciano d’Abruzzo Riserva – Montepulciano Love

January 9, 2020

This is definitely not your typical simple Montepulciano but something much more complex and rewarding. The Masciarelli Marina Cvetic Montepulciano … Read more

Umani Ronchi San Lorenzo Rosso Conero – More Montepulciano Please

December 5, 2019

Montepulciano like you’ve never tasted it before, the Umani Ronchi San Lorenzo Rosso Conero. 100% Montepulciano from Conero, Marche, Italy. … Read more

Stella Montepulciano d’Abruzzo – Hits The Spot!

January 7, 2019

After tasting the simple but oh so satisfying Stella Montepulciano d’Abruzzo you’ll be quite happy to know it’s available in … Read more

Tiamo Organic Wines in a Can – The Complete Package

August 25, 2017

The Tiamo Organic White and Rosé wines in a can, from Italy with love… 100% Organic Grillo from Sicily and … Read more

Piccini Memoro Rosso – Smooth and Sweet

August 4, 2017

The Piccini Memoro Rosso, an unusual but extremely tasty blend of varieties, regions and vintages. 40% Primitivo from Puglia, 30% … Read more

Fantini Farnese Montepulciano d’Abruzzo – Pleasant and Easy

December 22, 2016

The deceptively simple and extremely charming Fantini Farnese Montepulciano d’Abruzzo. 100% Montepulciano d’Abruzzo from 10-20 year old vines in the … Read more