Masciarelli Gianni Montepulciano D'abruzzo 2018

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Masciarelli
Label Name:
 
Gianni Montepulciano D'abruzzo
Vintage:
 
2018
Country:
 
Italy
Region:
 
Abruzzo.
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13%
Grape(s):
 
100% Montepulciano.
Acidity:
 
3
Tannins:
 
3
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
3
Aroma Intensity:
 
3
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
The producer’s higher-tier Villa Gemma/Marina Cvetić Montepulciano 2018 received strong critic scores (mid-90s) from James Suckling/Wine Spectator; Gianni-line vintages typically score in the high-80s to low-90s from outlets like Wine Enthusiast and Falstaff

Tasting Note
Deep ruby; aromas of cherry, plum and spice; flavors of dark cherry, black plum, black pepper and cocoa; medium-full body with smooth, ripe tannins and a savory finish.

Food Pairing
Western: roasted/ grilled lamb (arrosticini), porchetta, beef ragù, aged cheeses, pizza. Asian: Korean BBQ, Sichuan-style beef, teriyaki chicken, miso-glazed eggplant.

Production Method
Destemmed, fermented with ~10–15 days skin contact at controlled temperatures, then aged primarily in stainless steel before bottling.

Vineyard Info
Masciarelli (founded 1981 by Gianni Masciarelli) is family-run from San Martino sulla Marrucina, owning vineyards across Abruzzo; the estate is now managed by Marina Cvetic and the Masciarelli family.