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Varietal: Montepulciano
Montepulciano grapes have been grown in Italy for at least two thousand years, and recent decades have seen vintners in several New World countries experimenting with this particular varietal. Its popularity stems from the fact that it produces high and reliable yields, meaning it is a great grape to grow for those wishing to produce lots of wine at a consistent quality. Indeed, the Montepulciano grape in grown almost all over Italy, as this hardy varietal can thrive in many different climatic conditions. The grapes themselves are renowned for producing wines which are relatively light in body, as the low acidity in the grapes mean that wines made from them are very smooth, soft and drinkable. They usually hold warm, ripe flavors of plum and other autumn fruits, and are often very dark in color
Region: Abruzzo
Abruzzo is a fascinating part of Italy, and one which is quite ideal for viticulture. With a stunningly mixed landscape featuring mountains and coastlines, there is plenty of variation in Abruzzo when it comes to terroirs and climatic conditions. As such, across the region there are many different wines made with the grape varietals which flourish there, despite the vast majority of the region's vineyards being used only for Montepulciano and Trebbiano varietal grapes. As with many of Italy's ancient wine regions, the historic area of Abruzzo suffered a drop in reputation during the mid twentieth century. However, recent decades have seen a real effort made by the region's wineries when it comes to improving the quality and character of their wines, and today, the region is producing several impressive wines, packed full of character, history and tradition, alongside superb flavors and aromas.
Country: Italy
Italy is recognised as being one of the finest wine producing countries in the world, and it isn't difficult to see why. With a vast amount of land across the country used primarily for vineyard cultivation and wine production, each region of Italy manages to produce a wide range of excellent quality wines, each representative of the region it is produced in. Any lover of Italian wines will be able to tell you of the variety the country produces, from the deliciously astringent and alpine-fresh wines of the northern borders, to the deliciously jammy and fruit-forward wines of the south and the Italian islands. Regions such as Barolo are frequently compared with Bordeaux and Burgundy in France, as their oak aged red wines have all the complexity and earthy, spicy excellence of some of the finest wines in the world, and the sparkling wines of Asti and elsewhere in Italy can easily challenge and often exceed the high standards put forward by Champagne. Thanks to excellent terrain and climatic conditions, Italy has long since proven itself a major player in the world of wines, and long may this dedication to quality and excellence continue.