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Tiberio Montepulciano d'Abruzzo 2016
Abruzzo, ItalyTwenty years ago, in 2000, Riccardo Tiberio found an old plot of trebbiano abruzzese vines roughly 60 years old at 350m altitude, near the hillside town of Cugnolia, 40km from the sea. It was so impressive he bought the vineyards and surrounding lands, and started planting indigenous varieties matched to the various soils: montepulciano d’abruzzo, trebbiano abruzzese, aglianico, pecorino, moscato di castiglione clones, all massale, from ancient vines. Today the estate is run by his children, Cristiana and Antonio. This montepulciano is from 55 year old vines on calcarious clay soils, fermented and aged in stainless for three months. Dried roses and scrubby herbs permeate the pomegranate, red currant, strawberry jam, red liquorice that fill the medium palate. Tannins are fine and acidity is high, both key at floating the 14 degrees alcohol. Best with a slight chill.Tasted: 06 November 2019Tasted by: Treve RingPrices:| BC | $25.99 | 750ml | BCLS |
Grape: MontepulcianoCSPC: 136628UPC: 8032919421005
