Montepulciano
Montepulciano, a red grape variety from Italy's Abruzzo region, produces wines with ripe fruit flavors and soft tannins.
Pronunciation
mon-ta-pull-chee-anno
Introduction
A popular Italian red grape found mostly labeled as Montepulciano d’Abruzzo. The best examples deliver complex black fruit flavors and a smoky-sweet finish.
Characteristics
Medium Acidity
Medium-bodied Body
Medium-High Tannins
Dry
Flavors and Taste
Dry
Medium-Full Body
Medium-High Tannins
Medium-High Acidity
11.5–13.5% ABV
Key Regions
Serving Suggestions
Alcohol by Volume
12-13%
Moderate alcohol
Serving Temperature
16-18°C (61-65°F)
Cellar temperature - light reds
Decanting
30-60 minutes
Moderate aeration
Recommended Glass Type
Oversized Glass
A large, bowl-shaped glass that allows bold red wines to breathe and develop their full aromatic complexity.
Food Pairing
An amazing wine to pair alongside sausages of all kinds, from the smoked Andouille found on a meat lover’s pizza to those sweet Italian sausages flavored with fennel.