Ripe Montepulciano grapesRipe Montepulciano grapes

The original from the Adriatic

This grape is actually not connected to the small town of Montepulciano. It is an indigenous grape variety of the Adriatic, more precisely Marche und Abruzzo.

Where it grows:

  • almost exclusively in Marche and Abruzzo
  • although the grape is also slowly spreading to southern Italy

What it tastes like:

  • robust
  • notes of dark cherry, plum and spices
  • firm tannin

What it goes with:

  • it has to be hearty! Montepulciano harmonises perfectly with sausages, bean dishes and stews
Montepulciano wines
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    Italy, Puglia
    2019
    70 % Nero di Troia, 30 % Montepulciano

    75 cl
    Il Falcone – Castel del Monte rosso Riserva docg, Rivera
    CHF22.00
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    Italy, Abruzzo
    2024
    100 % Montepulciano

    150 cl
    Podere – Montepulciano d'Abruzzo doc, Umani Ronchi
    CHF19.50
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    Italy, Abruzzo
    2024
    100 % Montepulciano

    75 cl
    Podere – Montepulciano d'Abruzzo doc, Umani Ronchi
    CHF9.50
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