Tiberio Montepulciano d'Abruzzo 2017

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.

Nicole 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