Eric Guido
Crushed black cherries, blueberry skins, sage, stone dust and hints of animal musk, all come together to form a deeply satisfying bouquet on the 2017 Tiberio Montepulciano. On the palate, soft, round textures give way to a twang of tart wild berry fruits, complemented by saline-minerals and then firmed up with grippy tannins. The finish is long and structured, yet still packed with spicy primary fruits and remaining fresh through residual acids. I know Cristiana isn’t a big fan of her warmer vintage wines, but the 2017 has the stuffing to improve in our cellars while still pleasing today.
Crushed black cherries, blueberry skins, sage, stone dust and hints of animal musk, all come together to form a deeply satisfying bouquet on the 2017 Tiberio Montepulciano. On the palate, soft, round textures give way to a twang of tart wild berry fruits, complemented by saline-minerals and then firmed up with grippy tannins. The finish is long and structured, yet still packed with spicy primary fruits and remaining fresh through residual acids. I know Cristiana isn’t a big fan of her warmer vintage wines, but the 2017 has the stuffing to improve in our cellars while still pleasing today.
9.2Todd Abrams
2012. Bowls of cherries and a snappy finish.
2012. Bowls of cherries and a snappy finish.
9.0Todd Abrams
2012 Montepulciano d'Abruzzo in the garden. Birdsong. Crisp, juicy red fruits and dusty gray stones.
2012 Montepulciano d'Abruzzo in the garden. Birdsong. Crisp, juicy red fruits and dusty gray stones.
9.1Peter James
Great wine at National Sawdust
Great wine at National Sawdust
8.6Eric Guido
It's the 2015, and it's irresistible. The nose was a dark and woodsy with a display of crushed raspberry, currants, roasted pecan, crushed stone and undergrowth. On the palate, I found silky textures matched by mineral-laden cherry with a twist of orange citrus, minerals and a hint a tannin. The finish was medium-long as the fruit gained a tart twang, with hints of savory herbs and a touch of exotic spice. Compared to the classic and cool 2014, the 2015 presents a happy middle ground of ripeness and structure. I'm loving it!
It's the 2015, and it's irresistible. The nose was a dark and woodsy with a display of crushed raspberry, currants, roasted pecan, crushed stone and undergrowth. On the palate, I found silky textures matched by mineral-laden cherry with a twist of orange citrus, minerals and a hint a tannin. The finish was medium-long as the fruit gained a tart twang, with hints of savory herbs and a touch of exotic spice. Compared to the classic and cool 2014, the 2015 presents a happy middle ground of ripeness and structure. I'm loving it!
9.2Todd Abrams
Sappy, fresh, luscious fruit like a four-berry pie with silky tannins to balance.
Sappy, fresh, luscious fruit like a four-berry pie with silky tannins to balance.
9.1Roxanne Bustard
Amazing
Amazing
9.0Marshal White
An example of what I've been hoping to find in Montepulciano d'abruzzo. Clean, transparent, juicy fruit in a linear package with firm but never rustic tannin.
An example of what I've been hoping to find in Montepulciano d'abruzzo. Clean, transparent, juicy fruit in a linear package with firm but never rustic tannin.
9.0Ted
Uncomplicated. I am going to eat a Hershey’s bar and watch the Sandlot
Uncomplicated. I am going to eat a Hershey’s bar and watch the Sandlot
9.2Nicole Ruiz Hudson
An elegant and well-priced wine. Sour cherry, dark plums, licorice, hints of dried flowers and light spice. Bigger than I recall previous vintages of this wine being, but still not as big as many other Montepulcianos — a little more streamlined. It has plenty of freshness and grippy tannins on the finish. Enjoyed with sausage pizza. Interview with Cristiana Tiberio here: https://bit.ly/2VXomiw
An elegant and well-priced wine. Sour cherry, dark plums, licorice, hints of dried flowers and light spice. Bigger than I recall previous vintages of this wine being, but still not as big as many other Montepulcianos — a little more streamlined. It has plenty of freshness and grippy tannins on the finish. Enjoyed with sausage pizza. Interview with Cristiana Tiberio here: https://bit.ly/2VXomiw
9.0Location
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