Tasted blind and we were indeed surprised. We kind thought of this as being a young cote rotie, even went to the point of calling it 2015/16 Ch Ampuis with its smoky, savory feel albeit the lack of new oak that is a tell tell sign of Guigal was not there. In any case an impressive wine for the level and price and very happy t have crossed paths with it.
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I hesitated to buy this as I am used to buying Montepulciano d’Abruzzo in the $20s. Still, this is the best d’Abruzzo I have ever tasted. Deeply flavored, chalky, assertive in a good way acidity. Exceptional mouth feel. Lovely wine - superb with food, captivating on its own. It must be unfiltered and that just adds to its charm. Well worth the money.
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10/12/2023 - Winiac wrote: 91 Points
Balanced, concentrated , and generous. Medium length.
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10/22/2022 - Papies wrote: 92 Points
Tasted blind and we were indeed surprised.
We kind thought of this as being a young cote rotie, even went to the point of calling it 2015/16 Ch Ampuis with its smoky, savory feel albeit the lack of new oak that is a tell tell sign of Guigal was not there. In any case an impressive wine for the level and price and very happy t have crossed paths with it.
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11/19/2020 - randyjc wrote: 93 Points
I hesitated to buy this as I am used to buying Montepulciano d’Abruzzo in the $20s. Still, this is the best d’Abruzzo I have ever tasted. Deeply flavored, chalky, assertive in a good way acidity. Exceptional mouth feel. Lovely wine - superb with food, captivating on its own. It must be unfiltered and that just adds to its charm. Well worth the money.
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11/8/2020 - mreinhard74@gmail.com Likes this wine: 91 Points
Lots of acid and structure. Will likely last for ages. Pencil lead and cigar box. Needs food.
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10/31/2020 - Filippo Likes this wine: 92 Points
Probably the best Montepulciano I’ve ever had.
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