Wine Region: Italy

Montepulciano is a vigorous red grape variety widely planted over much of east-central Italy, capable of creating deeply colored, rich red wines with flavors of cherry, boysenberry, dark plum and spice. Montepulciano generally produces wines that are smooth and mellow yet robust and mouth filling, with dependably high alcohol content. Superb with veal and pasta an Italian gem you won't want to miss.