The 2006 Montepulciano d’Abbruzzo is a gem. This deeply colored, full-bodied wine is packed with ripe dark fruit, earthiness and sweet toasted oak. It offers superb balance and tons of personality in an immensely pleasing style. Anticipated maturity: 2008-2010.
Fattoria Nicodemi is a great source for wines from Abbruzzo. Their Cerasuolo is often one of my favorite roses, but the entire lineup is well worth discovering.
Importer: Montecastelli Selections, New York, NY; tel. (212) 414-4898