“Gianni Masciarelli” Montepulciano d’Abruzzo DOC 2022

Masciarelli | Abruzzo
Masciarelli Tenute Agricole S.r.l. | Via Gamberale 1 | IT 66010 Chieti

12102122 · 0,75 l · 17,20 €/l · Price (DE) incl. VAT, excl. Shippingavailable immediately

In the heart of Abruzzo, where snow-capped mountains and the Adriatic Sea lie just thirty kilometres apart, lies the foundation of a small revolution: San Martino sulla Marrucina, the village where, in 1981, Gianni Masciarelli realised his dream of creating world-class wines from the indigenous grape varieties of his homeland. The "Gianni Masciarelli", named after him, now embodies the vision that the charismatic pioneer developed following a formative summer in Champagne – Abruzzo wines that set international standards. The hand-picked Montepulciano grapes for this DOC classic come from the historic Cocciapazza vineyard in Loreto Aprutino, situated 250 metres above sea level on clay-limestone soils. Marina Cvetic, Gianni's life and wine partner, continued the Gianni range as a tribute to the visionary founder, who was the first to introduce the Guyot system and French barriques to Abruzzo.

Bright ruby red with violet highlights, it unfolds an intense bouquet of ripe cherry, blackcurrant, violets and tobacco. On the palate, the quality of this Montepulciano from Abruzzo shines through: fresh and well-balanced, with lively tannins and surprising depth. A wine that pairs perfectly with both the wintery flavours of Italian cuisine and exotic dishes such as goulash – the ultimate embodiment of the trattoria culture that was so dear to Gianni Masciarelli's heart. SUPERIORE.DE