Montepulciano d'Abruzzo Vecchie Vigne, Emidio Pepe - 2002

Name: Montepulciano d'Abruzzo Vecchie Vigne, Emidio Pepe
Brand: Emidio Pepe
SKU: 51267
Price: 369.99 USD
Availability: InStock

Item # 51267 750 mL

A cellar release from the Emidio Pepe estate that comes from their old vine parcels. These are held at the winery until they are deemed ready to travel long distances. Decant and enjoy with rabbit in prosciutto.

$369.99/ Single Bottle

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Color

Red

Vintage

2002

Country

Italy

Region

Abruzzi

Producer

Emidio Pepe

Grape Variety

Montepulciano

Limited Production: Only 1 bottle(s) per customer

Production Methods

Organic

Biodynamic

Wine made from grapes grown organically using natural composting techniques and special preparations of herbal sprays while following the astronomical calendar.

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Glossary

Abruzzi

Situated on the eastern calf of the Italian boot, Abruzzi is one of the most prolific wine-growing regions in Italy. Two-thirds mountains and one-third hills, it boasts highly favorable natural conditions for the cultivation of grapes. Abruzzi is most famous for its beautiful expressions of the red Montepulciano and the white Trebbiano, though many winemakers are now beginning to experiment with other grape varietals as well.

Montepulciano

This rugged red staple can be anything from a simply fruited, easy-drinking wine to a serious, more structured offering, complete with all the depth and earthiness that can come from old-vine fruit and ideally placed vineyards. Montepulciano d'Abruzzi is produced in the region of Abruzzi from the Montepulciano grape, and is not to be confused with Tuscany’s Sangiovese-based Vino Nobile di Montepulciano. Many of the modern incarnations of Abruzzi’s favorite red wine are bigger, more structured,...