Name: Podere Castorani Amorino Montepulciano d'Abruzzo 2018 750ml
Brand: Podere Castorani
SKU: 924152
Price: 29.94 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 90.7 (3 reviews)

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Winery

Podere Castorani

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Varietal

Montepulciano

Montepulciano grapes are one of the most widely cultivated varietals in Italy, with vines growing in twenty of Italy's ninety five provinces. This varietal is renowned for producing high yields, making it popular with vintners looking for a relatively easy varietal to grow. Whilst the grapes tend to have a low skin to juice ratio, the skins themselves are remarkably high in tannins with a lot of pigmentation, which means they often produce rather well bodied wines with a beautiful deep, dark color The wines of Montepulciano grapes are most commonly associated with soft, rounded characteristics, with plenty of juicy, plummy flavors The wines are known for being very smooth and drinkable, and easy to match with a wide range of foods.

Country

Italy

There are few countries in the world with a viticultural history as long or as illustrious as that claimed by Italy. Grapes were first being grown and cultivated on Italian soil several thousand years ago by the Greeks and the Pheonicians, who named Italy 'Oenotria' – the land of wines – so impressed were they with the climate and the suitability of the soil for wine production. Of course, it was the rise of the Roman Empire which had the most lasting influence on wine production in Italy, and their influence can still be felt today, as much of the riches of the empire came about through their enthusiasm for producing wines and exporting it to neighbouring countries. Since those times, a vast amount of Italian land has remained primarily for vine cultivation, and thousands of wineries can be found throughout the entire length and breadth of this beautiful country, drenched in Mediterranean sunshine and benefiting from the excellent fertile soils found there. Italy remains very much a 'land of wines', and one could not imagine this country, its landscape and culture, without it.

Region

Abruzzi

Abruzzi, located on Italy’s central Adriatic coast, is a region defined by rugged mountains, rolling hills, and coastal plains. This diverse terrain, along with a warm Mediterranean climate and cooling mountain breezes, creates ideal conditions for ripening grapes with both richness and acidity.

The region’s signature red grape is Montepulciano, which produces deeply colored, robust wines with dark fruit, spice, and soft tannins—most famously under the Montepulciano d’Abruzzo DOC. These reds range from easy-drinking to cellar-worthy, depending on vineyard elevation and winemaking style.

For whites, Trebbiano d’Abruzzo is the main variety. While often light and crisp, top producers craft more complex, mineral-driven versions with aging potential.

Abruzzi offers excellent value, with wines that pair well with a range of foods. It’s a go-to region for discovering expressive Italian wines without the prestige pricing of better-known appellations.

Appellation

Montepulciano D`abruzzo

JS 92pts

James Suckling

Savory black-fruit aromas and flavors here, with a nutty edge and some dried herbs. Medium-to full-bodied with bright, lightly grippy tannins and a clean fruit and mineral finish. Nicely structured. Drinkable now, but will easily hold for another few years.

WA 90pts

Wine Advocate

From proprietor and former race-car pilot Jarno Trulli, the Podere Castorani 2018 Montepulciano d'Abruzzo Amorino was born in a moderately cooler vintage. Aged in oak and cement, it reveals more nuance in terms of its richly concentrated fruit. You get grilled herb or dried oregano with floral notes of dark rose. The 2018 vintage stands out because a cooler start to the season renders a more original and delicate expression of this workhorse grape. This is a 15,000-bottle release.

WS 90pts

Wine Spectator

Offers hints of melted licorice and mocha laced with baked boysenberry, fig cake, wild sage and sweet smoke -- a silky flavor range that coats the taut, fine-grained tannins. Fresh and medium- to full-bodied, with a chewy finish. Drink now through 2028. 12,500 cases made, 3,125 cases imported.

Winery Notes

Color: Deep ruby red, with violet notes. Nose: Concentrated, spicy liquorice, blueberry aromas and small forest fruits, with light hints of pepper and chocolate. Palate: Very structured, full bodied and rich, with harmonious and elegant tannins. Long aftertaste with an intense and persistent finish. Notes of preserved fruits and spices.