Tasting Notes - Masciarelli Montepulciano D'Abruzzo

Name: Masciarelli Montepulciano D'Abruzzo
Producer: Masciarelli
Region: San Martino, Abruzzo, Italy
Grape Varieties: Montepulciano
Vintage: 2013

Overall Rating:  ★★★★☆



Pairing: Chicken Riggies!  This is a pasta specialty from my hometown, Utica, NY.  It's a creamy pink sauce with chicken and hot peppers, and this Montepulciano D'Abruzzo was a perfect pairing.

Sight
Color: Dark Purple



Aroma
Intensity: Moderate
Age: Some Age
Scent: Spicy, dried cherry and light plum

Palate
Dry/Sweet: Dry
Body: Medium
Acidity: Fresh
Tannin: Low/Medium
Flavors: Cherry and leather
Finish: Long(5-7 sec)

Collefrisio Morrecine Montepulciano d'Abruzzo - Tasting Notes

Name: Morrecine
Producer: Collefrisio
Region: Italy
Grape Varieties: Montepulciano d'Abruzzo
Vintage: 2011
Overall Rating:  ★★★★★
Pairing:  A delicious Italian sandwich from Il Salumaio called Valtellina (dry cured filet mignon, parmigiano, reggiano, and arugula on foccacia).  The sandwich was delicious, the wine was delicious, and together they were wonderful.








Sight
Color:  Dark Purple
Brightness: Dull




Aroma
Intensity: Aromatic
Age: Some Age
Scent: Dried Fruit, Bell Pepper

Palate
Dry/Sweet: Dry
Body: Medium
Acidity: Fresh/Smooth
Tannin: Low
Flavors:  Prune, Cherry, Bell Pepper      
Finish: Medium (4-5 sec)