The 2008 Montepulciano d'Abruzzo Villa Gemma is a dark and impenetrable wine with an inky black appearance. The wine pours from the bottle with thick intensity and layers of blackberry confit, bitter chocolate, exotic spice, scorched earth and Cuban cigar. This is a big wine with broad shoulders, although this cooler vintage takes some of that characteristic opulence down a notch or two.

An elegant red, offering supple tannins swathed in sappy black currant and cherry fruit, showing an aromatic profile of wild herb, melted licorice and baking spices. A rich streak of smoky minerality echoes on the long, juicy finish. Drink now through 2028. 1,080 cases made, 210 cases imported.??–AN??Region: Italy / Montepulciano d'Abruzzo Select to Add