The 2012 Montepulciano d'Abruzzo Mazzamarello is a beautiful achievement from Torre dei Beati. Dark fruit layers of plum, blackberry and dried cherries are woven into to the wine's thick texture. Soft layers of Indian spice, nutmeg and cardamom also appear at the back. The wine's thick consistency and rich texture wrap smoothly over the palate. This interpretation of the Montepulciano grape (with 20 months in barrique) shows both power and balance.