Contesa Montepulciano d’Abruzzo DOC 2023 mahi the 2016 vintage was noted

the 2016 vintage was noted for its mild and rainy winter that led to an early bud burst

They now have over 450 hectare devoted to native and international varieties

Pinot Meunier is not allowed Premier (or indeed Grand Cru) status

there is a touch of graphite

Contesa Montepulciano d’Abruzzo DOC 2023 mahi the 2016 vintage was notedA wonderfully layered wine this montepulciano offers mixed forest fruit scents, slight spices linger; think woody notes. The palate shows generous berry fruit flavours, some great, refreshing acidity with subtle herb and spice complexities. A great, expressive example of Montepulciano. The grapes were handpicked and pressed to tank for fermentation. Fermentation was carried out over seven days on skins with frequent pumpovers. A further week on skins