Masciarelli Gianni Montepulciano D'abruzzo 2020

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Masciarelli
Label Name:
 
Gianni Montepulciano D'abruzzo
Vintage:
 
2020
Country:
 
Italy
Region:
 
Montepulciano d'Abruzzo DOC, Abruzzo
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13.5%
Grape(s):
 
Montepuciano
Acidity:
 
3
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Falstaff 91 points (2023); Wine Enthusiast 89 points; frequently cited as a strong value pick in Food & Wine recommendations

Tasting Note
Dark cherry, blackcurrant and plum with violet, tobacco and a touch of smoked spice. Medium-full, savory palate with firm, rounded tannins and a persistent, slightly smoky finish.

Food Pairing
Western: tomato-based pasta, pizza, grilled lamb or steak, aged pecorino and charcuterie. Asian: Cantonese roast duck, Szechuan beef, Korean BBQ (bulgogi), spicy pork dishes.

Production Method
Hand-harvested Montepulciano; destemmed, 10–15 days maceration at ~28–30°C; stainless-steel fermentation and aging to preserve fresh fruit, light barrel/neutral wood exposure in some cuvées.

Vineyard Info
Masciarelli, founded 1981 in San Martino sulla Marrucina by Gianni Masciarelli. Now run by his family and Marina Cvetic, the estate champions Abruzzo’s indigenous varieties and modern winemaking.