Montepulciano

Written by Madeline Puckette

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A popular Italian red grape found mostly labeled as Montepulciano d’Abruzzo. The best examples deliver complex black fruit flavors and a smoky-sweet finish.

Primary Flavors

Red Plum
Blackberry
Dried Thyme
Baking Spices
Mesquite

Taste Profile

Dry

Medium-full Body

Medium-high Tannins

Medium-high Acidity

11.5–13.5% ABV

Handling

SERVE
60–68°F / 15-20°C
GLASS TYPE
Oversized
DECANT
1 Hour
CELLAR
10+ Years

Food Pairing

An amazing wine to pair alongside sausages of all kinds from the smoked Andouille found on a meat lover’s pizza to those sweet Italian sausages flavored with fennel.

Written byMadeline Puckette

James Beard Award-winning author and Wine Communicator of the Year. I co-founded Wine Folly to help people learn about wine. @WineFolly

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