Masciarelli Gianni Montepulciano D'abruzzo 2017

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Masciarelli
Label Name:
 
Gianni Montepulciano D'abruzzo
Vintage:
 
2017
Country:
 
Italy
Region:
 
Abruzzo (Montepulciano d'Abruzzo DOC).
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13.5%
Grape(s):
 
100% Montepulciano d'Abruzzo.
Acidity:
 
3
Tannins:
 
3
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
3
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
92 points — James Suckling (2017)

Tasting Note
Ripe black cherry and blackberry with clove, tobacco and subtle smoked-mineral/ash; medium-to-full body, smooth tannins and a juicy, slightly smoky finish.

Food Pairing
Grilled/red meats, pizza, tomato-based pasta, roasted game, aged cheeses; Asian: Korean BBQ, char siu or roast pork, beef teriyaki, spicy Szechuan or Cantonese-style dishes.

Production Method
100% Montepulciano; destemmed, stainless-steel fermentation with ~10–20 days maceration; matured primarily in stainless steel (classic Gianni line).

Vineyard Info
Founded by Gianni Masciarelli in 1981; estate based in San Martino sulla Marrucina with vineyards across all four Abruzzo provinces; family-owned and quality-focused.