Savannah Robinson scored this wine: 86/100
The wines of Abruzzo communicate something pure, simple and deep with a rustic quality that's welcomed and adored. They satiate a rural country warmth with an all-are-welcome hospitality. They are hard NOT to like. This wine is no exception.
On the nose there are rich and stewed black fruits (plum, blackberry, dark cherry) alongside fresh and sweet black liquorice. There's a hint of something subtly cured, plus mesquite and bay leaf.
The palate is medium to full bodied with evolved tannins. There are tart and ripe black fruits accompanied by a pleasurable rusticity.
This is not an overly complex wine, but it's a solid wine. It's the perfect mid-week celebration or Friday night bottle and pairs beautifully with a simple roasted veg, potato and sausage bowl. This is a wine that loves uncomplicated meat dishes and meaty pizza, but if you don't—think roasted beets/peppers, purple potatoes, wild rice or Farro, plus porcini mushrooms...Enjoy!
