Savour the delights of Australian Montepulciano
Versatile, Accessible, Flavourful.
If you’re seeking an enticing Italian red wine that won’t break the bank and offers a delightful alternative to Chianti, Montepulciano is your best choice. This budget-friendly option promises to please both your palate and your wallet. Much like a classic Chianti, Montepulciano is crafted to deliver straightforward, everyday enjoyment.
Montepulciano takes its name from the grape variety it’s made from, and it thrives in the Australian wine scene. While its origins lie in Italy, the majority of Montepulciano wines you’re likely to encounter hail from the Abruzzo region. Despite differences in terroir, Australian Montepulciano produces wines with a somewhat consistent character: they are crisp, fresh, dry, and boast a pleasant acidity, exuding delightful notes of plums and cherries, spicy nuances and sprinkled with aromatic herbs, making it an excellent choice for the featured Montepulciano from 2021 vintage. These wines pair exceptionally well with a variety of dishes.
Where can you find this bottle of wine?
Featured wine: Leave Your Hat on Montepulciano – 2021
Producer: @artwineestate
Variety: Montepulciano
Alc/Vol: 14%
Wine region: Clare Valley
Value: $40 AUD
Producer’s recommended ideal drinking window: “We like it young and fresh when the fruit is vibrant 5 years but will age for 5-10 years, dependent upon cellaring conditions”.
