Masciarelli Villa Gemma Montepulciano d’Abruzzo Riserva 2017 (92 WS)
“Exudes oak spices, melted licorice and smoke, which waft through finely knit flavors of baked blueberry and crème de cassis, with hints of iron, dried thyme, sandalwood and espresso. Rich and saturated in flavor, this is framed by supple tannins and lively acidity for balance. ” – A.N 4/23
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Villa Gemma
Montepulciano d’Abruzzo 2017
Abruzzo
Villa Gemma Montepulciano Riserva is the wine that put Abruzzo on the map, becoming the iconic benchmark for the region’s potential. In 2000, this wine was awarded "Best Wine in Italy" by Gambero Rosso, marking the first time a Montepulciano had received this distinction, and it has also earned 14 consecutive Tre Bicchieri awards. Villa Gemma showcases the extraordinary depth and complexity of Montepulciano from this area. Rich, ripe fruit is complemented by layers of black and dried fruits, spices, and mineral notes. In a word, this wine is legendary.
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Masciarelli
Abruzzo, Italy
Through tremendous vision and endless innovation, Masciarelli has not only become one of the most admired wineries in Italy, but is often regarded as the standard-bearer of the Abruzzo region. Led by the mother-daughter team of Marina Cvetić and Miriam Lee Masciarelli, the winery is the only one in Abruzzo to own land in all four provinces and produce wine from 100% estate-owned vineyards.
