{"title":"MONTEPULCIANO","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0106\/1539\/0266\/files\/Grape_Banner_2.jpg?v=1548317964\" alt=\"Organic Vines in Vineyards with Crop Cover\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMontepulciano is a red wine grape variety that performs best in the Abruzzi wine region Italy where it is best known for the red wine Montepulciano d'Abruzzo. It is also grown to a lesser degree in the Italian wine regions of: Puglia, Marche, Lazio, Campania and Molise. In the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/hic-winemerchants.com\/collections\/abruzzo-wine-region-italy\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Buy Montepulciano d'Abruzzo Wines from Italy Online at Hic!\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eAbruzzi\u003c\/a\u003e region it produces wines that are very deep in colour with red cherry and herbal notes. They can be either light to full bodied, full of fat luscious fruit with soft tannins, or made in a much firmer, more tannic style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"umani-ronchi-jorio-montepulciano-dabruzzo","title":"Umani Ronchi Jorio Montepulciano d'Abruzzo 2022","description":"\u003cp\u003eJorio is Umani Ronchi’s selected Montepulciano d’Abruzzo DOC. It was created in the mid-nineties to express the great potential of this varietal, in collaboration with fanatically dedicated Abruzzese winegrowers with vineyards in particularly favourable areas for its growth. Made from 100%, hand-harvested, Montepulciano grapes the wine is aged in oak for approximately 12 months and after assemblage, the wine rests in bottle for a further several months. Deep ruby red in colour the wine offers plums and red cherries on the nose, followed by balsamic and salty notes on a background of ripe liquorice. With eloquent and clean tannins in the mouth, it comes across as full and vigorous, with a long and intense finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Umani Ronchi","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":23254577643578,"sku":"A22RONCHIJORIO-1","price":18.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0106\/1539\/0266\/products\/Jorio_Medal.jpg?v=1559205765"},{"product_id":"umani-ronchi-pelago","title":"Umani Ronchi Pelago 2020","description":"\u003cp\u003eUmani Ronchi's Pelago joined the list of the most sought-after Italian wines in the world in 1997, with its first year of production, when it won the Best Red Wine trophy at the International Wine Challenge in London. Pelago is a red wine that marries the style and personality of the indigenous Montepulciano grape alongside the noble Cabernet Sauvignon grape, adding a touch of Bordeaux complexity and aroma to the wines profile. The wine is only produced in exceptional vintages. Pelago is inky, ruby red in colour that displays intense aromas typical of a Cabernet profile; refined spice notes of coffee, black pepper, liquorice and tobacco against a backdrop of grass and hay. The mouth unfurls forest berries, vanilla and mineral aromas and noticeable but mature tannins all in harmony with the wine’s elegance.[#intro]Only produced in exceptional vintages this is one of Italy's most sought-after wines...[\/intro]\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Umani Ronchi","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":23254725263418,"sku":"A18RONCHIPELAGO-1","price":37.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0106\/1539\/0266\/products\/PelagoBottle.jpg?v=1647184457"},{"product_id":"la-valentina-montepulciano-dabruzzo-classica","title":"La Valentina Montepulciano d'Abruzzo 2023","description":"\u003cp\u003eLa Valentina Montepulciano d'Abruzzo Linea Classica is an award winning red wine from the Abruzzo wine region of Italy. This red wine upholds Fattoria La Valentina's belief that their wines should faithfully represent the vines from which they originated. The style combines tradition with modernity with an easy approach and inherent complexity. It sees little oak, and is an intense, civilised representation of the grape’s myriad fruit and spice flavours.[#intro]Award winning Montepulciano d'Abruzzo that combines tradition with modernity...[\/intro]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"La Valentina","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":23451274772538,"sku":"A23LAVALENTINACLASSICA-1","price":16.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0106\/1539\/0266\/products\/Montepulciano.jpg?v=1562755678"},{"product_id":"antonelli-montefalco-rosso","title":"Antonelli Montefalco Rosso 2023","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Antonelli Montefalco Rosso is a red wine blend of Sangiovese (70%), Sagrantino (15%) and Montepulciano (15%) grapes, organically grown on the family estate in Montefalco. Each grape variety is fermented separately, before being blended and aged in large oak barrels for 12 months. Ruby red in colour the Montefalco Rosso displays intense fruity aromas, with hints of cherry and wild berries. The palate is full, balanced and well structured with the Sangiovese component adding a real freshness to the wine. A wine of real drinkability that goes well with flavoursome first courses (ravioli, risotto, tagliatelle); red meats and mature cheeses.[#intro]Wonderful organic Montefalco Rosso blending Sangiovese, Sagrantino \u0026amp; Montepulciano grapes to great effect...[\/intro]\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Antonelli","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31980687851587,"sku":"A23ANTONELLIMONTROS-1","price":21.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0106\/1539\/0266\/products\/RossoMontefalcoBottle.jpg?v=1596823308"},{"product_id":"la-valentina-spelt-montepulciano-dabruzzo-riserva","title":"La Valentina Spelt Montepulciano d'Abruzzo Riserva 2021","description":"\u003cp\u003eLa Valentina's 'Spelt' Montepulciano d'Abruzzo Riserva is an award winning (Tre Bicchieri - Gambero Rosso) red wine made from 100% Montepulciano grapes. The fruit is sourced from fifteen hectares of vineyards with some vines now over 40 years old. After fermentation the wine spends 16 months part in a combination of new and second-fill large Slavonian oak barrels, barriques and tonneaux. After the final blend is assembled the wine is refined further with a couple of months in 25 hl oak Slavonian barrels and almost a year in bottle. Spelt is a complex and well structured Montepulciano d'Abruzzo Riserva perfect with some bottle age. Deep and intense red in colour it offers up aromas of wild rose, violets, crisp red currants and liquorice. The palate is voluptuous and velvety with polished tannins and superb length. Perfect served with roast lamb chops, grilled meats and pasta dishes with ragù sauce. [#intro]A well structured Montepulciano d'Abruzzo Riserva aged for 18 months in Slavonian oak barrels...[\/intro]\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"La Valentina","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32072091631683,"sku":"A21LAVALENTINASPELT-1","price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0106\/1539\/0266\/products\/SpeltBottle.jpg?v=1600442151"},{"product_id":"tiberio-montepulciano-dabruzzo","title":"Tiberio Montepulciano d'Abruzzo 2023","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Tiberio Montepulciano d'Abruzzo is made from hand-harvested grapes sourced from two plots grown in Cugnoli at an altitude of 350 meters. Fermented in stainless steel using only indigenous yeasts it is then aged for 3 months in stainless steel tanks and bottle. This is a refined and elegant Montepulciano, brilliant ruby red in colour and offering intense, rich aromas. Velvety and rich in texture there are hints of sour red cherry and blueberry flavours balanced alongside vibrant tannins leading to a fresh, long finish.[#intro]Velvety \u0026amp; rich in texture this is far from your average bottle of Montepulciano...[\/intro]\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tiberio","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39762980339779,"sku":"A23TIBERIOMONTEPULCIANO","price":21.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0106\/1539\/0266\/products\/MontepulcianoBottle.jpg?v=1644407252"},{"product_id":"monte-bernardi-fiasco-vino-rosso-litre-bottle","title":"Monte Bernardi Fiasco! Vino Rosso NV","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Monte Bernardi Fiasco! Vino Rosso is a superb-value, soft and extremely gluggable Vino da Tavola red wine presented in one litre bottles. It is a non-vintage, multi-blend of bought-in organic red grapes from several regions across Italy. From Tuscany there is Sangiovese, Canaiolo, Malvasia Nera and Colorino, from Le Marche there is the Montepulciano grape and from Sicily there is Frappato, Nerello Mascalese and Nero d'Avola grapes. Perfect for BBQ's, impromptu gatherings or mid-week quaffing, this is an affectionate and amusing nod in the direction of those straw-covered flasks which became such popular table lamps![#intro]When a bottle is not quite enough; soft, juicy \u0026amp; extremely gluggable!...[\/intro]\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Monte Bernardi","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40018035671107,"sku":"NVFIASCOROSSO","price":22.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0106\/1539\/0266\/products\/FiascoLitre.jpg?v=1655979124"},{"product_id":"la-valentina-bellovedere-montepulciano-dabruzzo-riserva","title":"La Valentina 'Bellovedere' Montepulciano d'Abruzzo Riserva 2017","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe La Valentina Bellovedere Montepulciano d'Abruzzo Riserva is only produced in exceptional vintages when the weather conditions allow for fully mature grapes. The grapes are all hand harvested and fermentation takes place in conical Slavonian oak vats for 30days. The wine then undergoes malolactic conversion and ageing for 18 months in a combination of barriques, concrete and the same casks where the fermentation took place. After blending, the wine is bottled (in the appropriate phase of the moon), unfiltered and unfined, before resting a further year in bottle prior to its release on the market. Deep ruby red in colour Bellovedere displays complex aromas of dark plum, blackberry and aromatic herbs alongside coffee and cocoa notes. The palate is powerful and rich, yet fresh, leading into a long and clean finish with lovely mineral notes and lingering violet perfume. 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