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Montepulciano d'Abruzzo, "Riparosso", Illuminati - 2021

Name: Montepulciano d'Abruzzo, "Riparosso", Illuminati
Brand: Illuminati
SKU: 49424
Price: 13.96 USD
Availability: InStock

Item # 49424 750mL

A medium-bodied dry red from a historic family estate. Founder Dino Illuminati was an early champion of the local Montepulciano grape. This wine ferments in stainless steel, and ages in large Slavonian oak barrels for 6 months before bottling. Pair with arrosticini.

$13.96/ Single Bottle

$167.52 $150.77/ Case of 12

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Color

Red

Vintage

2021

Country

Italy

Region

Abruzzi

Producer

Illuminati

Grape Variety

Montepulciano

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Staff Pick Notes

If a wine critic with the initials J.S. loves this wine, it must be good right?! Well, here at Astor, we don't necessary judge a wine by the critics reviews, but by the story, production, and value the wine offers. This wine is a stunner for the price! The Illumanati Riparosso vineyards are 320 meters above sea level in Controguerra, a village in the heart of Teramo’s hills. The vineyards facing the sea keeps the vines well ventilated and the exposure to sunlight abundant. This medium-plus-bodied Montepulciano d'Abruzzo, has textured and persistent tannins and a freshness that wines in this price point can lack. Lots of black fruit, smoke, and dried herbs fill out the flavorful palate. Goes perfect with grilled meats and vegetables as well as the local meat-lovers pizza.

- MHG

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.

Montepulciano

This rugged red staple can be anything from a simply fruited, easy-drinking wine to a serious, more structured offering, complete with all the depth and earthiness that can come from old-vine fruit and ideally placed vineyards. Montepulciano d'Abruzzi is produced in the region of Abruzzi from the Montepulciano grape, and is not to be confused with Tuscany’s Sangiovese-based Vino Nobile di Montepulciano. Many of the modern incarnations of Abruzzi’s favorite red wine are bigger, more structured,...