Gran Sasso Alta Quota Montepulciano d'Abruzzo 2024
The Gran Sasso Alta Quota Montepulciano d'Abruzzo is a brilliant introduction to one of Italy's most beloved grape varieties. Montepulciano is a dark-skinned grape famous for producing incredibly soft, fruit-driven Italian red wines with smooth tannins and a deeply comforting texture. Sourced from older, high-altitude vines in the Abruzzo region, this particular bottle perfectly captures that signature juicy and highly approachable character. On the nose, it immediately offers generous aromas of dark plums, ripe black cherries, and a gentle dusting of sweet baking spices. A brief period resting in oak barrels adds an inviting touch of smooth vanilla to the wine without overpowering the natural fruit. When you take a sip, it is full-bodied and velvety, wrapping all those dark berry flavours into a beautifully long, warming finish. This is a fantastic Abruzzo wine to open when you want something substantial alongside deeply savoury food. It is the perfect match for a slow-cooked beef stew, roasted lamb chops, or a generous wedge of mature cheddar cheese on a relaxed weekend evening.
