Illuminati Montepulciano d’Abruzzo Riserva Zanna DOCG 2018 750ml

A variety so firm and ferrous; savoury, chewy and pithy of fruit, that its ugly duckling youth, all shins and elbows, can often contradict the drift into a calmer, layered and soothing middle to long age. This, a case in point. Dried tobacco, walnut husk, Chinotto and a slather of oak is all a bit excessive. The sweetness of fruit expands across its course in the finish. Scored optimistically. Drink or hold.

• Country: Italy
• Region: Abruzzi
• Appellation: Montepulciano D`abruzzo
• Size: 750ml
• Color: Red

Varietal

Montepulciano

Montepulciano grapes are one of the most widely cultivated varietals in Italy, with vines growing in twenty of Italy’s ninety five provinces. This varietal is renowned for producing high yields, making it popular with vintners looking for a relatively easy varietal to grow. Whilst the grapes tend to have a low skin to juice ratio, the skins themselves are remarkably high in tannins with a lot of pigmentation, which means they often produce rather well bodied wines with a beautiful deep, dark color The wines of Montepulciano grapes are most commonly associated with soft, rounded characteristics, with plenty of juicy, plummy flavors The wines are known for being very smooth and drinkable, and easy to match with a wide range of foods.