This is a differently styled Montepulciano from Illuminati’s Riparossso, highlighting the more herbal and savory side of that grape. Despite similar weight and concentration, it’s a more aromatic and energetic wine, which makes it a fine choice for current consumption with a sausage-infused tomato sauce for pasta.
Illuminati, Montepulciano d’Abruzzo DOC (Abruzzo, Italy) 2019
By Michael Apstein