Montepulciano (Italy)
Montepulciano is a red wine grape that mainly grows in the Abruzzo, Marche, and Molise regions of Italy.
Flavors
 Black Cherry |
 Black Currant |
 Blackberry |
 Red Cherry |
 Spices |
 Pepper |
 Tomato |
 Oregano |
Oak Added Flavors
 Oak |
 Tobacco |
 Cocoa |
 Leather |
Black Berries and Sour Cherries are typical Montepulciano flavors.
With Peppery Spices and Herbal notes of Oregano and Tomato.
Profile
Montepulciano is known for smooth tannins and high acidity:
| BODY | Medium | ||
| TANNINS | Medium Pluss | ||
| FRUIT | Medium | ||
| ACIDITY | Medium - High | ||
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Food Pairing
 Antipasti |
 Olive Oil |
 Rich Pasta |
 Rich Pizza |
 Rabbit |
 Pork |
 Lamb |
 Veal |
 Hamburger |
 Duck |
 Wild Boar |
 Deer |
Because of Tannins and Acidity, Montepulciano pairs best with Rich Italian and International Food.
Pairing Suggestions
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 Ideal Glass
The Bordeaux glass is perfect for medium to full bodied red wines.
It is taller than other red wine glasses, and has a slimmer bowl.
The large size of the glass allows the fruit 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.