Montepulciano

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