Montepulciano

Montepulciano is a red wine grape mostly found in central Italy's Abruzzo region. It creates deeply coloured Montepulciano wines with great fruitiness – think cherry and plum – and moderate tannins often perfect for easy-drinking.  

However, it's crucial to distinguish it from Vino Nobile di Montepulciano wines, made primarily from Sangiovese grapes.

 In Abruzzo, a rosé can also be made from Montepulciano – it’s called Cerasuolo d’Abruzzo DOC. Cerasuolo is a deeper hue than today’s fashionable Provence-style rosés – and all the more fruity and refreshing for it!

Fun fact: The Australians affectionately call it Monte or “Monty”.

Serving Montepulciano will depend on the style of wine you’ve chosen. 

1)    The young, easy-going fruity Montepulciano reds can be served at a cool room-temperature, in summer, even lightly chilled.

2)    Serious-style reds, the very dark, low-yield, barrel-aged wines, are best at room-temperature.

3)    A Cerasuolo needs to be well chilled.

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