Caroso Montepulciano Riserva 2017

Montepulciano d'Abruzzo DOC

/ 5 ( reviews)

Gold, Sakura Japan Woman’s Wine Awards, 2021
Bronze, International Wine Challenge, 2021
Silver, Concours Mondial De Bruxelles, 2021

We know Chianti Riserva, but it's very rare to find a Montepulciano Riserva in the UK. Usually this grape makes juicy fruit reds for early drinking. This gorgeous complex red, using old vine fruit and long barrel aged, has lots of silky complexity.

Beyond the Label

Tasting notes

Silky mature red fruits with freshness and long spice

Aroma

Mature berry fruit, spice, earthy leafy hints

Allergy information

Contains sulphites

More information

Red - Medium Bodied
Montepulciano
Italy
Tawny red

14.0% ABV
10.5 Units
750.00 ml
31 December, 2024

The Abruzzo is one of the loveliest regions of Italy. It lies on the central eastern coast, where the sea and the mountains meet. It's top red grape is Montepulciano, renowned from this region for being deliciously supple and easy drinking, as well as great value. This Riserva shows how the best wines can age magnificently too. Crafted from 100% Montepulciano, hand-picked from vines between 20-40 years old, it is rich with deep cherry and plum fruit. As a Riserva, it must be aged for a minimum of two years – of which six months must be in barrel. This has had much longer in oak – two years – with extended bottle ageing too. It makes a terrific wine with strong cheeses, truffle or mushroom risotto or with roast meats and borlotti bean stew.

"Very smooth. This is a great wine and makes drinking with friends very enjoyable. Wonderful price" Online Review
For the 2015 vintage