The producer's belief in the local Montepulciano grape and terroir, together with help from oenologist Simone Schiafino, has resulted in a pure, expressive wine with ripe, dark fruit and a lingering savoury spice.
"Sophisticated Montepulciano from Abruzzo is often hard to find, but this offering from Villa Bizzarri is leagues above the rest."
Montepulciano
ABV 13.5%
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