2008 Montepulciano d'Abruzzo, Santa Maria dell'Arco, Masciarelli, Abruzzo, Italy

The Montepulciano grape stands as a cornerstone of Italian viticulture, flourishing in Central and Eastern Italy. Despite its name, it maintains no genetic ties to the renowned Tuscan town of Montepulciano nor its celebrated Vino Nobile di Montepulciano, which predominantly features Sangiovese. Renowned for its adaptability, Montepulciano thrives in a spectrum of soil types and climates. Exhibiting robust growth characteristics, it yields generously and matures late in the season, offering winemakers flexibility in cultivation and harvest.

Hailing from Italy's Abruzzo region, Montepulciano d'Abruzzo is a red wine produced primarily from the Montepulciano grape. Known for its approachable character, it often presents a deep ruby colour, ripe red and black fruit aromas, and a touch of spice. The wines typically showcase a medium to full body with moderate tannins and balanced acidity.