Montepulciano D’Abruzzo is an easy come easy go red wine. If Montepulciano was a politician it would be pleasing everyone from kissing babies to visiting senior’s residences making a long list of promises. But it is a wine and not a politician yet it is easy going and likeable by many. A centrist wine if you wish. We verify the ballot count trying a Tiberio 2020 Montepulciano D’Abruzzo. No relation to Roman emperor Tiberius.
Aroma: Some luscious blackberry, blueberry, black cherry with a hint of mocha.
Palate: Some serious structure here with gentle broad-based tannins and firm black fruit but readily accessible and in no way austere. By firm black fruit I mean it is there but not gushing all over the place like some over the top hot-headed politician on the campaign trail desperately seeking reelection. This wine will not be storming any legislature!
Personality: I am easy going but serious easy going ready for the palate of discerning wine drinkers and not for young bucks causing a ruckus on the political trail. I am also not a philosophical wine that nobody understands.
Food match: https://www.seriouseats.com/pasta-canciuova-e-muddica-atturrata-sicilian-pasta-with-anchovies-and-toasted-breadcrumbs.
Price: $22.95.
Cellarbility: Drinking window would be until the end of 2026.
RKS 2023 Wine Rating: 92/100. 93 Eric Guido, vinous.com.
(Tiberio 2020 Montepulciano D’Abruzzo D.O.P., Agricola Tiberio, Cugnoli, Italia, 750 mL, 14.5%, Liquor Control Board of Ontario # 14005).
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