La Quercia Montepulciano d Abruzzo 2021

Region: Abruzzo, Italy

Grape Variety: 100% Montepulciano

The vineyards for La Quercia are in the town of Morro d’Oro, located in the northern-most province of Abruzzo called Teramo. Montepulciano from this area is so highly regarded that it is one of two DOCG’s for the province. Antonio Lamona’s entry level version is not DOCG as it does not meet the aging requirements, but it still shows the superior weight and texture of the area. (We also carry the Riserva in the Orlando store for those who are interested.) This version is hand harvested and fermented and aged only in stainless steel.

When you pull the cork on this wine you will want to decant it for a half hour before serving.  Once you do yields an enticing nose of blackberry jam, dried blueberries, violets and graphite. On the palate it is quite plump, with a faintly minerally substructure and modest tannins that frame the long finish. Drink this wine with braised short ribs or pasta bolognese.