Montepulciano

Montepulciano is a red wine grape mostly found in central Italy's Abruzzo region. It creates deeply coloured Montepulciano wines with great fruitiness – think cherry and plum – and moderate tannins often perfect for easy-drinking.  

However, it's crucial to distinguish it from Vino Nobile di Montepulciano wines, made primarily from Sangiovese grapes.

 In Abruzzo, a rosé can also be made from Montepulciano – it’s called Cerasuolo d’Abruzzo DOC. Cerasuolo is a deeper hue than today’s fashionable Provence-style rosés – and all the more fruity and refreshing for it!

Fun fact: The Australians affectionately call it Monte or “Monty”.

Serving Montepulciano will depend on the style of wine you’ve chosen. 

1)    The young, easy-going fruity Montepulciano reds can be served at a cool room-temperature, in summer, even lightly chilled.

2)    Serious-style reds, the very dark, low-yield, barrel-aged wines, are best at room-temperature.

3)    A Cerasuolo needs to be well chilled.

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• For a standard delivery, we will deliver your order within three working days. Delivery to the Scottish Highlands, some other areas of Scotland, Northern Ireland and offshore islands can take an extra few days.
• Usual delivery times are between 07.00 and 21.00.
• You can select Next-day or Named-day delivery at checkout – but do bear in mind we don’t deliver on Sundays or Bank Holidays.

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