NoseIntense with notes of dark fruit such as currants and blackberries with subtle hints of chocolate and mint blackberrychocolatemint
FlavorExcellent structure with sweet tannins
Abruzzo At a Glance
Region NameAbruzzo
The Abruzzo region has the Apennines running along its western border, is next to Molise to the south, Marche to the north and Lazio to the west.
More than 22 million cases of wine are produced annually in Abruzzo, making it the seventh most productive region in Italy, but only 21.5% of which are made under the Denominazione di Origine Controllata (DOC) designation.
Score: 89Vintage 2019James SucklingA full-bodied red with aromas of blueberries, vanilla, nutella and black plums. Broad and rich, with generous sweet spice, perhaps a little one-dimensional in that sense. Chalky tannins. Drink in 2024.Shelf TalkerFull Page Review
Score: 88Vintage 2018Vinous MediaMasses of black currants, grilled sage and complements of crushed violet candies make nosing the 2018 Montepulciano d'Abruzzo Riserva Trità no a total pleasure. Its silky textures caress the palate as polished red fruits settle in under an air of sweet tobacco. Fine tannins coat the palate, creating a youthfully dry and structured expression, as hints of licorice fade. With a little more depth and primary fruit, this would be a solid Montepulciano, yet the vintage seems to have taken its toll.Shelf TalkerFull Page Review
Score: 87Vintage 2017Vinous MediaThe 2017 Montepulciano d'Abruzzo Tritano takes things to a darker, richer but also more savory place, showing brown spice, cherry sauce, hints of sage and earth tones. It's soft in texture ushering in fleshy red and blue fruits, contrasted by nervous acidity, with saline-minerals creating a sweet and sour effect, but also a more tactile feel. This closes long with just a hint of tannin and a slight buzz of perceivable heat. This is a solid glass of Montepulciano.Shelf TalkerFull Page Review
Score: 87Vintage 2017Wine EnthusiastThis light- to medium-bodied Montepulciano boasts a cohesive nose of ripe dark cherry, plum juice, anise and tobacco leaf on the nose and palate. It's bright and tangy in feel, honed in by a gentle hug of raspy tannins. This is a great weekday red to be enjoyed alongside pasta marinara. Shelf TalkerFull Page Review
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