89POINTS
16¼/20
La Valentina Montepulciano d'Abruzzo 2013
Abruzzo, ItalyHeady, concentrated wild cassis, sapid blackberry, dried black plum and a layer of worn leather on the medium bodied palate. Tannins are noticeable, but in check with the plump, savoury lined fruit. Youthful still, this best served now with meat-sauced fresh pasta. So much Abruzzo.Tasted: 24 May 2017Tasted by: Treve RingPrices:Grape: Montepulciano