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    The Best Montepulciano Wines

    Villa Cerrina Montepulciano d'Abruzzo - Tart, Simple and...

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: July 27, 2022 Last Updated: July 29, 2022

    Villa Cerrina Montepulciano d'Abruzzo - Tart, Simple and Delicious

    Revisiting the Villa Cerrina Montepulciano d'Abruzzo, an old $5 favorite from Trader Joe's. But does it still measure up? There's no information given from Trader Joe's but this is a DOC wine so according to the rules for Montepulciano d'Abruzzo it must be at least 85% … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: $8 Italian Reds, Italy, Montepulciano, Trader Joe's

    Il Conte Villa Prandone Marinus - Excellent

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: April 20, 2022 Last Updated: April 20, 2022

    Il Conte Villa Prandone Marinus - Excellent

    A delightfully good blend of Montepulciano and Sangiovese at a great Costco price, the Il Conte Villa Prandone Marinus Piceno Superiore. 70% Montepulciano and 30% Sangiovese from the Monteprandone hills area of Ascoli Piceno in Marche, Italy. The wine spends one year in … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Costco, Highly Recommended, Italy, Montepulciano, Red Blends

    Cantina Tollo Mo Montepulciano d'Abruzzo Riserva - Smooth and Harmonious

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: August 10, 2021 Last Updated: August 10, 2021

    Cantina Tollo Mo Montepulciano d'Abruzzo Riserva - Smooth and Harmonious

    An excellent example of Montepulciano, the Cantina Tollo Mo Montepulciano d'Abruzzo Riserva. 100% Montepulciano from the province of Chieti in Pescara, Teramo, Italy. The wine is aged for 24 months in oak casks and another 6 months in bottle before release. … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Italy, Montepulciano

    Umani Ronchi Podere Montepulciano d'Abruzzo - Satisfying

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: July 4, 2021 Last Updated: July 4, 2021

    Umani Ronchi Podere Montepulciano d'Abruzzo - Satisfying

    A fine Italian find for just $9 at Costco, the Umani Ronchi Podere Montepulciano d'Abruzzo. 100% Montepulciano from vineyards in the provinces of Chieti and Teramo in Abruzzo, Italy. The wine is aged in stainless steel for 4 months and has 6.9 g/L of residual sugar. … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Costco, Highly Recommended, Italy, Montepulciano

    Fattoria Giuseppe Savini Rondineto Montepulciano d'Abruzzo - Decent

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: June 11, 2021 Last Updated: June 11, 2021

    Fattoria Giuseppe Savini Rondineto Montepulciano d'Abruzzo - Decent

    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. … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Italy, Montepulciano

    Duchman Family Winery Montepulciano – An Eye-Opener

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: January 15, 2021 Last Updated: June 21, 2021

    Duchman Family Winery Montepulciano – An Eye-Opener

    A surprising and tasty find from Texas, the Duchman Family Winery Montepulciano. Montepulciano from the Oswald Vineyard in the Texas High Plains AVA in Brownfield, Texas (near Lubbock). … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Highly Recommended, Montepulciano, Texas

    Villa Gemma Cerasuolo d'Abruzzo - Downright Delightful Rosé

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: May 18, 2020 Last Updated: May 26, 2021

    Villa Gemma Cerasuolo d'Abruzzo - Downright Delightful Rosé

    A delightfully fresh and fruity wine from one of the few appellations dedicated to rosé in Italy, the Masciarelli Villa Gemma Cerasuolo d'Abruzzo. 100% Montepulciano rosé from Abruzzo, Italy. The juice spends 24 hours in contact with the grape skins before the wine is … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Highly Recommended, Italy, Montepulciano, Rosé, Thanksgiving

    Di Majo Norante Ramitello - Majorly Good

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: April 30, 2020 Last Updated: May 25, 2021

    Di Majo Norante Ramitello - Majorly Good

    An excellent blend of Aglianico and Montepulciano, the Di Majo Norante Ramitello Biferno Rosso. 85% Montepulciano and 15% Aglianico from the Ramitello vineyard in Molise, Italy. The wine is aged in a combination of stainless steel and French 225L barriques for 18 months … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Aglianico, Highly Recommended, Italy, Montepulciano, Red Blends

    Masciarelli Montepulciano d'Abruzzo – Bring on the Pizza

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: April 14, 2020 Last Updated: May 25, 2021

    Masciarelli Montepulciano d'Abruzzo – Bring on the Pizza

    A new pick for one of our favorite categories of wine, $8 Italian Reds. The Masciarelli Montepulciano d'Abruzzo. 100% Montepulciano from nine specific estate vineyards in Abruzzo, Italy. The wine is aged in stainless steel and has 4.5 g/L of residual sugar. … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: $8 Italian Reds, Italy, Montepulciano

    Marina Cvetic Montepulciano d'Abruzzo Riserva – Montepulciano Love

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: January 9, 2020 Last Updated: May 28, 2021

    Marina Cvetic Montepulciano d'Abruzzo Riserva – Montepulciano Love

    This is definitely not your typical simple Montepulciano but something much more complex and rewarding. The Masciarelli Marina Cvetic Montepulciano d'Abruzzo Riserva. 100% Montepulciano from Abruzzo, Italy. The wine was aged 12-18 months in 100% new French barriques. … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Italy, Montepulciano

    Umani Ronchi San Lorenzo Rosso Conero - More Montepulciano Please

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: December 5, 2019 Last Updated: May 28, 2021

    Umani Ronchi San Lorenzo Rosso Conero - More Montepulciano Please

    Montepulciano like you've never tasted it before, the Umani Ronchi San Lorenzo Rosso Conero. 100% Montepulciano from Conero, Marche, Italy. Half of the wine is aged for 12 months in 5-8,000 litre oak casks and the other half in 3rd or 4th use barriques. It also spends 6 … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Italy, Montepulciano

    Stella Montepulciano d'Abruzzo - Hits The Spot!

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: January 7, 2019 Last Updated: May 23, 2021

    Stella Montepulciano d'Abruzzo - Hits The Spot!

    After tasting the simple but oh so satisfying Stella Montepulciano d'Abruzzo you'll be quite happy to know it's available in a 3-liter box! 100% Montepulciano from Abruzzo, Italy. The wine is aged for 5 months in stainless steel and another 4 months in the bottle before … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: $8 Italian Reds, Box Wine, Bulk Buy, Italy, Montepulciano

    Tiamo Organic Wines in a Can - The Complete Package

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: August 25, 2017 Last Updated: May 26, 2021

    Tiamo Organic Wines in a Can - The Complete Package

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

    Filed Under: Canned Wine, Grillo, Italy, Montepulciano, Organic, Rosé

    Piccini Memoro Rosso - Smooth and Sweet

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: August 4, 2017 Last Updated: May 25, 2021

    Piccini Memoro Rosso - Smooth and Sweet

    The Piccini Memoro Rosso, an unusual but extremely tasty blend of varieties, regions and vintages. 40% Primitivo from Puglia, 30% Montepulciano from Abruzzo, 20% Nero d'Avola from Sicily and 10% Merlot from Veneto, Italy. All varieties were aged 12 months in oak casks before the … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: $8 Italian Reds, Italy, Merlot, Montepulciano, Nero d'Avola, Primitivo, Red Blends

    Fantini Farnese Montepulciano d'Abruzzo - Pleasant and Easy

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: December 22, 2016 Last Updated: May 28, 2021

    Fantini Farnese Montepulciano d'Abruzzo - Pleasant and Easy

    The deceptively simple and extremely charming Fantini Farnese Montepulciano d'Abruzzo. 100% Montepulciano d'Abruzzo from 10-20 year old vines in the vineyards of Ortona, San Salvo, Pollutri and other small farms in Abruzzo, Italy. The wine does not undergo any oak aging. … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Italy, Montepulciano

    Toscano Vineyards Artigiani Red Wines - Four Fine Italians

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: June 15, 2013 Last Updated: October 1, 2021

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    You may remember Toscano Vineyards from the Brunello we covered as a Saturday Splurge a few weeks ago. Today we have four more of their red wines, all well under $20. These wines are available in the U.S. thanks to Chuck Hollis, who imports these wines made by Giuseppe Sala. … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Chianti, Italy, Montepulciano, Nero d'Avola, Sangiovese

    Saladini Pilastri Rosso Piceno - $8 Italian Reds

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: March 30, 2013 Last Updated: May 13, 2021

    Saladini Pilastri Rosso Piceno 2010 - $8 Italian Reds Wine #6

    Bulk Buy! 80% Sangiovese and 20% Montepulciano from Rosso Piceno, Marches, Italy. Made from Organic grapes. … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: $8 Italian Reds, Bulk Buy, Italy, Montepulciano, Organic, Sangiovese

    Saladini Pilastri Pregio del Conte: Montepulciano + Aglianico = Love

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: October 16, 2012 Last Updated: December 11, 2016

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    50% Montepulciano and 50% Aglianico from Le Marche, Italy. Made with organic grapes. SRP of $18 and available for as low as $12. Sample received courtesy Colangelo & Partners PR for review purposes. From the bottle: "This red wine is brightly ruby-coloured, perfumes of … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Aglianico, Bulk Buy, Italy, Montepulciano, Organic, Red Blends

    Fratelli Barba Colle Marino Montepulciano d'Abruzzo - Soft, Smooth and Savory

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: September 4, 2012 Last Updated: December 10, 2016

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    100% Montepulciano from Abruzzo, Italy. SRP of $12. Available for as low as $8 and widely for $10. Sample received courtesy Colangelo & Partners PR for review purposes. From the bottle: "Tasting notes: Full of cherry and plum fruit. A classic almond character on the … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: $8 Italian Reds, Italy, Montepulciano

    Cantina Zaccagnini Montepulciano d'Abruzzo - Forgettable

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: February 15, 2011 Last Updated: February 26, 2021

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    The 2007 Cantina Zaccagnini Montepulciano d'Abruzzo comes from Costco and is just $11.99. Overall it wasn't bad, but my wife and I both preferred the 2009 Chiusa Grande Montepulciano d'Abruzzo Tommolo from Trader Joe's. Not only did we rate it higher for Taste, but it is also … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Italy, Montepulciano

    Chiusa Grande Montepulciano d'Abruzzo Tommolo - An Organic Red Wine That Aims to Please

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: February 12, 2011 Last Updated: December 15, 2016

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    The 2009 Chiusa Grande Montepulciano d'Abruzzo Tommolo comes from Trader Joe's and is just $5.99. The bottle says it is made with organic grapes, which seems rather incredible for the price point. The wine is imported by D'Aquino Italian Importing, but the wine is not listed on … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Italy, Montepulciano, Organic, Trader Joe's

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