Valentini, Montepulciano d'Abruzzo other_regions followed by suggestions of espresso

followed by suggestions of espresso

only Tempranillo is used (except for the white which is produced exclusively with Viura)

Still rather closed in the mouth following the recent bottling

Eventually it reveals scents of dried honey

This would appear to have outstanding underlying material but it was quite awkward and frankly difficult to judge and my score mixes a bit of reservation with the benefit of the doubt

Valentini, Montepulciano d'Abruzzo other_regions followed by suggestions of espressoLight, snappy tannins frame flavors of crushed black cherry, mandarin orange peel and ground anise in this light bodied, balanced red. Fresh and easy drinking. Drink now through 2019. 18,000 cases made. AN