Montepulciano d'Abruzzo   

Montepulciano d’Abruzzo is a juicy, fruit-filled red wine made from Montepulciano grown in the Abruzzo region in east-central Italy. The vineyards stretch from Appenines foothills down to the Adriatic coast – two thirds of which are classified as mountainous. The region gained DOC status in 1968 and Montepulciano d’Abruzzo is now one of Italy’s most exported styles, being a staple on the wine lists of Italian restaurants across the world.

Be careful not to confuse Montepulciano the grape, with Montepulciano the town, in Tuscany. Vino Nobile di Montepulciano comes from vineyards in the Tuscan town and is a classic, relatively high-priced red wine made from the Sangiovese grape. Montepulciano d’Abruzzo is made from the Montepulciano grape grown in the Abruzzo region.

Montepulciano d’Abruzzo is a succulent, deep-coloured red with bright flavours of ripe plum and dark cherry. High altitude vineyards and proximity to the Adriatic give the wine a freshness that, alongside the grape’s quite high tannins, make this a classic partner for Italian food. More complex, aged releases may also offer notes of tobacco and spice.

Most Montepulciano d’Abruzzo is classified as DOC (Denominazione di origine controllata). However, in 2003 the subzones of Colline Terramane and Tullum were granted superior DOCG status (Denominazione di origine controllata e garantita) after their wines were recognised for their higher quality and greater complexity. Montepulciano d’Abruzzo can also attain Riserva status if it has been aged for at least two years (with a minimum of 9 months in oak barrels).

The day of your delivery will depend on which option you’ve chosen at checkout.

• For a standard delivery, we will deliver your order within three working days. Delivery to the Scottish Highlands, some other areas of Scotland, Northern Ireland and offshore islands can take an extra few days.
• Usual delivery times are between 07.00 and 21.00.
• You can select Next-day or Named-day delivery at checkout – but do bear in mind we don’t deliver on Sundays or Bank Holidays.

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That means, if, for whatever reason, a bottle fails to satisfy, we’ll arrange to collect it. You’ll have the option to either receive a full refund or replace the wine.    

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