Talamonti makes this in the hills of Abruzzo, on the Adriatic side of central Italy, from Montepulciano. Not the Tuscan grape of similar name, but the red Abruzzo has built its reputation on. The 2021 vintage is dry, full in body, and modest in tannin, which is what makes it so easy to keep drinking.
- Montepulciano, Abruzzo's signature red grape.
- Abruzzo, central Italy, between the Apennines and the Adriatic.
- 2021, a warm and generous vintage across the region.
- 13% abv, dry, medium tannin, medium acidity.
How it is made
Montepulciano d'Abruzzo is a wine of the everyday table, made all over the region in large volumes and in serious ones. The grape gives deep colour and soft, round tannin without much bite. A short spell in oak rounds the edges further and adds a little spice without burying the fruit.
How it tastes
Black cherry and plum lead, with dried herbs and a warm spice note underneath. The tannins are soft and the body is full, so the wine feels generous rather than heavy. Medium acidity keeps it from tipping into sweetness. Dry throughout, with the fruit carrying through to the finish.
Good to know
Montepulciano d'Abruzzo is one of Italy's most planted red grapes, and the wine has been a staple of the region's trattorie for generations. The name Montepulciano causes endless confusion with the Tuscan town of the same name and its Vino Nobile, which is made from Sangiovese. They are entirely unrelated.
Contains alcohol.
