This Montepulciano is made from 100% organically grown grapes, harvested by hand in September and October. The vineyard is located in the area of Chieti,.

This Montepulciano is a great example of what can happen when you match low-yield winemaking expertise with a prolific growing zone, and constantly cut, cut, cut back the vines. Made by winemaker…

Deep ruby in color when young, turning garnet with ageing. Intense and complex bouquet with hint of plum. The flavor is round, nicely tannic, balanced, intense.

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Montepulciano is the workhorse grape of Abruzzo in central Italy and not to be confused with the wine-producing region of Montepulciano that produces wine.

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