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Masciarelli Montepulciano d’Abruzzo

If you’re reading this, there’s a good chance you’re like me and seek out good, bargain-priced wines. Finding those hidden gems is sometimes about knowing a specific brand to seek out, sometimes it’s about knowing a certain region that delivers good QPR (quality-to-price ratio) and sometimes it’s knowing the right grapes to seek out. In […]
Santa Margherita Chianti Classico Riserva
4.5

Review: Santa Margherita, Chianti Classico Riserva

Masciarelli Montepulciano d’Abruzzo

Azienda Agricola Masciarelli operates 13 estates across Abruzzo totaling about 300 hectares with lots of Montepulciano vines, plus other varietals such as Trebbiano, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Cococciola and one hectare of Falaghina.  They also have olive groves on many of their estates and are well known for their olive oil sold under the Cvetic […]
Santa Margherita Chianti Classico Riserva
4.5

Review: Santa Margherita, Chianti Classico Riserva

Fattoria La Valentina Montepulciano d’Abruzzo

La Valentina is a much younger producer than many of the others I’ve tasted for this series, but they produce a classic Montepulciano d’Abruzzo.  They were established in 1990 and currently manage over 40 hectares.  They have two vineyards in Abruzzo and the grapes for this label are from the San Valentino vineyard, about 20km from Maiella mountain […]
Santa Margherita Chianti Classico Riserva
4.5

Review: Santa Margherita, Chianti Classico Riserva

Filomusi Guelfi Montepulciano d’Abruzzo

The Filomusi-Guelfi family in Abruzzo, Italy are the producers of this Montepulciano.  The family has been in the region since the 16th century where they have a vineyard of over 9.5 hectares.  The majority of the vineyard (78%) is Montepulciano grapes.  There is so much history behind the vineyards producing Montepulciano d’Abruzzo that it makes me want […]
Santa Margherita Chianti Classico Riserva
4.5

Review: Santa Margherita, Chianti Classico Riserva