Character & context
Understanding Montepulciano
Montepulciano is a grape variety, notably used in Montepulciano d'Abruzzo. It is different from Vino Nobile di Montepulciano, a Tuscan wine based mainly on Sangiovese and named for a town. Styles range from juicy everyday reds to more structured, oak-aged bottlings. Read the full appellation to avoid the name trap.
Further reading: Wine Folly — Montepulciano
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