The Authentic Soul of Montepulciano d’Abruzzo
Discover Luca Menicucci's Montepulciano d'Abruzzo DOC 2023, a red wine that sincerely and directly expresses the strong and generous character of Abruzzo. Fruit, structure, and drinkability blend in an intense and harmonious red, capable of telling the story of the Apennine territory through a grape variety that is a symbol of Central Italy.
The Story
Montepulciano d'Abruzzo is one of the great classics of Italian wine, an indigenous grape variety rooted in the rural history of Abruzzo. Cultivated for centuries between the sea and the mountains, Montepulciano has found its ideal habitat in this region, giving rise to wines of great color, structure, and aromatic depth.
Luca Menicucci, a Tuscan producer with a modern vision that respects tradition, interprets Montepulciano d'Abruzzo with a balanced and clean style, focusing on the quality of the raw material and careful winemaking aimed at preserving the varietal expression of the grape.
The grapes, harvested at full ripeness, are vinified as red wine with controlled maceration to extract color, aromas, and soft tannins. The result is a wine that combines intensity and pleasant drinkability, without excesses, true to the authentic style of Montepulciano d'Abruzzo.
The Montepulciano d'Abruzzo DOC 2023 has a rich and inviting aromatic profile: notes of ripe red fruits (cherry, black cherry, plum), slight hints of blackberry, violet, and delicate spicy undertones. On the palate, it is full, round, and well-structured, with soft tannins and a persistent and harmonious finish. A versatile wine, capable of accompanying all Italian cuisine with ease.
Production Area
Abruzzo DOC, a region in central Italy. The vineyards are located among the hills that slope from the Apennines towards the Adriatic Sea, benefiting from a strong temperature range between day and night, essential for preserving aromas and freshness.
The soils are predominantly clay-limestone, ideal for imparting structure and depth to the wines. The climate is Mediterranean, with hot but ventilated summers and mild winters, perfect conditions for a slow and complete ripening of the Montepulciano grapes.
These natural elements allow for wines with intense color, rich in extract, and a natural softness, characteristics that make Montepulciano d'Abruzzo one of Italy's most appreciated and recognizable reds.
Recommended Pairings
Red meats:
Beef roasts, mixed grills, sliced beef, stews, pork ribs.
Structured white meats:
Roast chicken, baked turkey, rabbit in porchetta.
First courses:
Pasta with ragu, amatriciana, traditional lasagna, gnocchi with meat sauce.
Abruzzo cuisine:
Sheep arrosticini, cacio e ova meatballs, chitarra alla teramana, grilled lamb.
Cheeses:
Aged Abruzzo pecorino, caciocavallo, semi-aged cheeses.
International cuisine:
Gourmet burgers, barbecue, spicy meats, not-too-spicy Tex-Mex cuisine.
Meditation:
Also enjoyable on its own, thanks to its balance between structure and softness.
Serving temperature: 16–18°C
Tip: Open the bottle 20–30 minutes before serving to allow aeration.
A highly reliable and characterful Montepulciano d'Abruzzo DOC 2023, perfect for everyday dining but also capable of satisfying those seeking an authentic, intense, and well-made red, with an excellent quality-price ratio.
