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...]
The Best Montepulciano Wines
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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
Toscano Vineyards Artigiani Red Wines - Four Fine Italians
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...]
Saladini Pilastri Rosso Piceno - $8 Italian Reds
Bulk Buy! 80% Sangiovese and 20% Montepulciano from Rosso Piceno, Marches, Italy. Made from Organic grapes. … [Read more...]
Saladini Pilastri Pregio del Conte: Montepulciano + Aglianico = Love
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...]
Fratelli Barba Colle Marino Montepulciano d'Abruzzo - Soft, Smooth and Savory
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...]
Cantina Zaccagnini Montepulciano d'Abruzzo - Forgettable
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...]
Chiusa Grande Montepulciano d'Abruzzo Tommolo - An Organic Red Wine That Aims to Please
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...]