red grape

Montepulciano

Warm Mediterranean; the Adriatic mid-Italy.

Known as: Montepulciano d'Abruzzo

Montepulciano d'Abruzzo is central Italy's most generous red - a dark, soft, richly fruited wine that delivers huge value.

Its rustic charm, velvety texture and food-cradling warmth make it a backyard classic.

For the buyer, it is one of Italy's best everyday reds, ideal with everything from barbecue to ragù.

Flavour & Aroma Profile

Aroma

dark cherryplumdried figspice

Flavour

black cherryplumchocolategamesweet spice

Food Pairing

· grilled lamb
· pasta with ragù
· roast pork
· aged pecorino
· pizza

Notable Montepulciano Wines

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Curated top picks first, then other wines made from Montepulciano.

★ Top Pick

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Masciarelli Montepulciano d'Abruzzo

Abruzzo · 2024 (representative vintage)

Masciarelli Montepulciano d'Abruzzo is an red wine from Italy, in the Abruzzo region (Central-eastern Italy along the Adriatic, between the Apennines and the sea.), made principally from Montepulciano. The Adriatic's great everyday red — juicy Montepulciano d'Abruzzo with genuine structure.

$14–$25 est. retail

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Abruzzo Montepulciano

Abruzzo · 2024 (representative vintage)

Abruzzo Montepulciano is an red wine from Italy, in the Abruzzo region (Central-eastern Italy along the Adriatic, between the Apennines and the sea.), made principally from Montepulciano. a house-style Abruzzo montepulciano that showcases the grape in this region.

$14–$34 est. retail

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Montepulciano d'Abruzzo Montepulciano Riserva

Abruzzo · 2024 (representative vintage)

Montepulciano d'Abruzzo Montepulciano Riserva is an red wine from Italy, in the Abruzzo region (Central-eastern Italy along the Adriatic, between the Apennines and the sea.), made principally from Montepulciano. a reserve-tier Montepulciano d'Abruzzo montepulciano that represents the region's premium bottled expression.

$45–$90 est. retail

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Colline Teramane Montepulciano Riserva

Abruzzo · 2024 (representative vintage)

Colline Teramane Montepulciano Riserva is an red wine from Italy, in the Abruzzo region (Central-eastern Italy along the Adriatic, between the Apennines and the sea.), made principally from Montepulciano. a reserve-tier Colline Teramane montepulciano that represents the region's premium bottled expression.

$63–$125 est. retail