Montepulciano d'Abruzzo, Emidio Pepe

Montepulciano d'Abruzzo, Emidio Pepe - 1997

Item # 27783 750mL

Adored by connoisseurs and novices alike, this artisanal red wine from central Italy deserves to be enjoyed by all who yearn to taste a rare wine of terroir. This vintage was a standout - freshly macerated red berries on the front palate - red currants, cherries - and violets and game on the finish. In spite of its age, this Sangiovese is incredibly fresh on the palate with an elegant texture. All hand-harvested, unsulfured, and unfiltered to preserve the goodness of this versatile grape, Montepulciano.
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Color
Red
Vintage
1997
Country
Italy
Region
Abruzzi
Producer
Emidio Pepe
Grape Variety
Sangiovese
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Glossary

Abruzzi

Situated on the eastern calf of the Italian boot, Abruzzi is one of the most prolific wine-growing regions in Italy. Two-thirds mountains and one-third hills, it boasts highly favorable natural conditions for the cultivation of grapes. Abruzzi is most famous for its beautiful expressions of the red Montepulciano and the white Trebbiano, though many winemakers are now beginning to experiment with other grape varietals as well.

Sangiovese

Italy's most planted grape variety is at the heart of some of the most beloved wines in the country. Grown all over the region, but especially in Central Italy, Sangiovese is the only grape allowed in Brunello di Montalcino, and the main grape in Vino Nobile di Montepulciano, Chianti, and countless other delicious Italian blends. Sangiovese has shown itself in recent years to be an excellent complement to Cabernet Sauvignon in red Italian blends; this grape duo forms the basis of many of the...

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