Montepulciano is an Italian red wine grape.
It mainly grows in the Abruzzo, Marche, and Molise regions of Italy.
![]() Black Cherry |
![]() Black Currant |
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![]() Sour Cherry |
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![]() Tomato |
![]() Oregano |
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Black Berries and Sour Cherries are typical Montepulciano flavors.
With Peppery Spices and Herbal notes of Oregano and Tomato.
Montepulciano is known for smooth tannins and high acidity:
BODY | Medium - Plus | ||
TANNINS | Medium - Plus | ||
FRUIT | Medium | ||
ACIDITY | Medium - High | ||
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![]() Rich Pasta |
![]() Rich Pizza |
![]() Rabbit |
![]() Pork |
![]() Lamb |
![]() Veal |
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![]() Duck |
![]() Wild Boar |
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Because of Tannins and Acidity, Montepulciano pairs best with Rich Food.
Montepulciano pairs well with both Italian and International Food.
Excellent Pairing:
Aceto Balsamico Sauce.
Rich Pasta. Lasagne with Truffles.
Hamburger. Meatloaf.
Barbeque. Roasted Meat.
Lamb. Veal. Pork. Goat.
Asian. Curry. Saffron.
Cheese:
Aged Cheese.
Pecorino. Parmesan. Manchego. Cheddar.
Italian Specialities:
Tagliatelle al Ragu.
The Bordeaux glass is perfect for a bodied red wine.
It is taller than other red wine glasses, and has a slimmer bowl.
The large size of the glass allows the bouquet to develop. It smooths out rough edges, plays down tannins, and allows the wines to achieve balance.
The slimmer bowl sends the wine directly to the back of the mouth for maximum taste.
Alcohol can be addictive. Drink in moderation.
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