2022 La Valentina Montepulciano d'Abruzzo [JS91][V90]

Producer: La Valentina 
Region: Abruzzo, Italy  
Varietal: Montepulciano  
Year: 2022 

James Suckling, 91 Points 

"A spicy and fleshy red with aromas and flavors of blueberries, plums, mint, chocolate and paprika. It’s medium- to full-bodied with grainy tannins. Good freshness." 

Vinous, 90 Points 

"The 2022 Montepulciano d'Abruzzo is remarkably pretty. It opens with a cascade of violets and lavender before giving way to crushed blackberries and a twist of sour citrus. It's soft and round with saturating wild berry fruits and inner herbal tones, taking on a peppery edge toward the close. Vibrant acidity maintains a fantastic balance as the 2022 tapers off long, potent and gently tannic. This makes for a beautiful introduction to the La Valentina house style." 

Winemaker Notes: 

"La Valentina Montepulciano d'Abruzzo is an excellent example of the Abruzzo region's most characteristic winea hearty red wine made from 100% Montepulciano grapes. This is the red entry in La Valentina's Classica line, which showcases the traditional wines of Abruzzo at their best." 

Alcohol: 13.5% 

*Price and availability in store may vary. Vintage date may differ from pictured.