Tenuta de Sterlich Montepulciano d'Abruzzo 2021

$34.00

This bold, expressive red hails from Abruzzo, a region of southern Italy where Montepulciano thrives on clay soils and coastal-influenced hillsides. The grapes are grown biodynamically, hand-harvested, fully de-stemed and fermented in concrete vats to preserve pure fruit character.

In the glass it’s inky purple with a rich fruit character, yet beautifully balanced. Aromas weave intense dried cherry, cedar and clove with a hint of spice and savory earth. On the palate, vibrant acidity keeps the vividly ripe red and blue fruit lively, while dusty tannins and a citrus-tinged finish give lift and energy. Despite its power and depth, the wine remains fresh and strikingly drinkable — a hallmark of great Abruzzo Montepulciano.

This is a wine to pair with robust Italian classics like osso buco, ragù-rich pastas, grilled lamb, or aged cheeses.

This bold, expressive red hails from Abruzzo, a region of southern Italy where Montepulciano thrives on clay soils and coastal-influenced hillsides. The grapes are grown biodynamically, hand-harvested, fully de-stemed and fermented in concrete vats to preserve pure fruit character.

In the glass it’s inky purple with a rich fruit character, yet beautifully balanced. Aromas weave intense dried cherry, cedar and clove with a hint of spice and savory earth. On the palate, vibrant acidity keeps the vividly ripe red and blue fruit lively, while dusty tannins and a citrus-tinged finish give lift and energy. Despite its power and depth, the wine remains fresh and strikingly drinkable — a hallmark of great Abruzzo Montepulciano.

This is a wine to pair with robust Italian classics like osso buco, ragù-rich pastas, grilled lamb, or aged cheeses.