REGION   Abruzzo, Italy

GRAPE   Montepulciano

STYLE   Dry red, soft and easygoing

SERVE   Slightly below room temperature, 60–65°F

A red from Abruzzo, the mountainous region on Italy's central Adriatic coast, made from Montepulciano — the region's signature grape, grown on the hills between the Apennines and the sea.

Tasting notes

Deep color, dark cherry and plum fruit, soft tannins and an easygoing, food-friendly character.

Pairs with

Pasta in tomato or meat sauce, pizza, grilled sausages, roast pork, veal, beef.