Sant'Arturo Montepulciano d'Abruzzo 2019

100% Montepulciano

This fragrant selection shows violet and plum aromas, with a hint of spices and herbs. The palate delivers ripe plum, bitter cherry, spice, and coffee sensations. The palate is still young and tightly tannic, but fresh. Pairs with pasta dishes and young cheeses.

The vast area of Montepulciano d’Abruzzo was awarded the DOC classification in 1968. It covers the entire eastern half of the Abruzzo region, stretching 75 miles (120km) down the central east coast of Italy. The western half of Abruzzo is too mountainous for effective viticulture, so Montepulciano d’Abruzzo wines come mostly from the low hills, plains, and the coast between the Colline Teramane hills in the north (near the Marche border) and the Rio Sangro in the south (at the Molise border).