Coming in hot with a 15% alcohol content, the Masciarelli 2017 Montepulciano d'Abruzzo Riserva Villa Gemma is super rich and compact with thick layers of dark fruit, blackberry preserves, baked plum, spice, baking chocolate and toasted cinnamon. The wine sits heavy on the palate with substantial fruit weight. The style is very bold, especially in a vintage like this that brings on so much extra power due to the hot growing conditions.