EMIDIO PEPE Montepulciano d'Abruzzo 2001 Decanted

Wine Region: Abruzzo - Italy

Grape: Montepulciano d'Abruzzo

Tasting notes: "It is a rich, concentrated wine bursting with black cherries, smoke, tar and underbrush. This is normally a more restrained wine, but this particular bottle was especially rich and dense." - Antonio Galloni, Wine Advocate

About the winery:
Emidio Pepe established his own winery in 1964, in Torano, after working with his father and grandfather (making wine in Casa Pepe in 1889). Before anyone else, he firmly believes that Trebbiano and Montepulciano d’Abruzzo have great ageing potential. He devoted all his energy to these two native grape varieties, proving their incredible potential and showing it to the entire world. Since 1997, a new generation has arrived with Emidio's daughters, Sofia and Daniela who carry on the long qualitative tradition of the estate, based in particular on long breeding.

Expert Rating:
Vinous: 93/100