Farnese Montepulciano, Italy
The Montepulciano d'Abruzzo is a juicy, mouth-filling red loaded with dark fruit supported by a streak of minerality that provides focus and length. There is nothing fancy here, just a hugely enjoyable everyday red that can be had for a song.
World Food Wine; Velvety smooth Gold Medal Italian Red, acclaimed by the world’s top wine writers. Hugh Johnson called this fabulous Farnese; “the hearty, ripe, really warming wine that Chianti so often fails to be.” while US Supremo Robert Parker hailed it “one to buy by the car-load!” A ruby red colour with garnet reflections. Intense and persistent fragrance, fruity (red fruit, prunes, and cherries) with vanilla essence. Well-bodied, tannic and well-balanced, rather intense and persistent and ready to drink. Best served with good salami, savoury first courses, meat, and cheese.
AWARDS & ACCOLADES
2011 Spiegelau Wine Awards GOLD
2010 New Zealand International Wine Show Silver
Wine Enthusiast Best Buy
Restaurant Wine 4 star