Description
Known for its full fruit flavours and soft tannins, the Montepulciano variety originated in Abruzzo. In the Marches, Montepulciano forms the basis of the region’s most important red, Rosso Conero. Montepulciano d’Abruzzo is a deep dark purple with ripe, dark berry fruit and a full palate that makes it a versatile food wine.
The Bernetti family of Umani Ronchi hold over 200 hectares of prime vineyards, 110 in Verdicchio Classico, 60 in Rosso Conero and 30 in the prestigious ‘Colline Teramane’ in Abruzzo, the region’s first DOCG appellation.
Montepulciano
Deep cooler, great aromatics and almost inky mouthfeel. These wines are often spicy, savoury and earthy. They have a good ability to age if treated with respect.
Abruzzo
Mountainous region on the Adriatic with strong Roman and Etruscan influences. Mainly known for Montepulciano and Trebbiano, most of which is processed at local co-ops.
Central Italy
When most people think of Central Italy they think of Tuscany. Not surprisingly because Chianti is an ocean of vineyards within the winegrowing region of Central Tuscany. Chianti produces more than 750000 hectolitres of wine each year. Tuscany’s wine history starts somewhere in the 8th-5th Century BCE when it was part of Etruria. Vernaccia from San Gimignano and reds from Montepulciano were known and loved before the Renaissance. The Tuscany we know now started in 19th Century with Chianti gaining the ascendancy. Brunello di Montalcino debuted in 1888 and the Super Tuscans took shape in the 1960s, 70s and 80s.
Beyond Tuscany there are the magically places of Emilia Romagna, Marche, Abruzzo and Umbria. Each place has its own history and personality that really deserve a night of their own. Better still, a few nights in situ.
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