Region: Italy, Ortona, San Salvo, Pollutri, Abruzzo

Grape variety: Montepulciano

Background: Velvety smooth Gold Medal Italian Red, acclaimed by the world’s top wine writers. Hugh Johnson called this fabulous Fantini; “the hearty, ripe, really warming wine that Chianti so often fails to be.” while US Supremo Robert Parker hailed it “one to buy by the car-load!”

Tasting notes: A ruby red colour with garnet reflections. Intense and persistent fragrance, fruity (red fruit, prunes and cherries) with vanilla essence. Well-bodied, tannic and well-balanced, rather intense and persistent and ready to drink. Best served with good salami, savoury first courses, meat and cheese.

Food pairing: Excellent with all the typical courses of Italian traditional cooking. It matches well with risotto, pasta and pork.

Awards

Luca Maroni 2023 - 91 points

Frankfurt International Trophy 2022 - Gold Medal