Illuminati, one of the leading producers in Abruzzo, makes a range of wines from the Montepulciano grape. This one focuses on the dark fruit tones that the Montepulciano variety can display. Its fleshiness, coupled with mild tannins, makes this mid-weight red a good choice for current consumption.
Illuminati, Montepulciano d’Abruzzo Riserva DOC (Abruzzo, Italy) 2019
By Michael Apstein