Montepulciano
Best known for the rustic reds of Montepulciano d’Abruzzo, this deep-coloured variety, the main ingredient in Rosso Conero and Rosso Piceno, is widely planted in central Italy, and often used as a blender with Sangiovese.
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Montepulciano: Panel tasting results
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East coast Italy: Marche, Abruzzo & Molise
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Cerasuolo d’Abruzzo: Italy’s serious rosé
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Discovering Montepulciano d’Abruzzo: 40 wines tasted and rated
40 wines tasted with some impressive quality on show - particularly from the Riservas...
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Valentini: Producer profile
What makes Valentini's wines so extraordinary?
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Italy in Australia: setting down roots
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Regional profile: Abruzzo
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Enoteca La Botte
Florence, Italy
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Italy’s winemaking giants: Big can be beautiful
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Italian wine exports drop in 2008
Italian wine exports fell in volume last year due to strong competitive pressure from non-European markets.
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Italy approves synthetic closures for DOC, DOCG
Italian authorities have approved the use of synthetic corks and screwcaps on higher quality DOC and DOCG wines for the first time.
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Montepulciano (red)
By Decanter Staff Last updated
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DWWA 2014: Regional Italy insights
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