The all free run juice in 2020 gave us a Montepulciano with a little attitude. Aromas of chocolate covered blueberries, warm pastry, and bright red apple rise from the glass like a bakery that secretly moonlights as a wine bar. The palate is smooth and medium weight with fine grained tannins and juicy cherry cola flavors. A long plush finish brings notes of vanilla and spice from extended time in French oak. Enjoy it now with rich pasta dishes and braised meats, or hold a bottle to see just how good your patience really is.
• Chocolate dipped blueberry • Red apple and warm pastry • Cherry cola and soft spice • Silky texture with fine tannins • Long plush finish with vanilla accents
• Osso buco or short ribs • Truffle pasta or mushroom risotto • A quiet night in with someone who will not judge a second glass
Nic Compton
