Emidio Pepe Montepulciano d'Abruzzo DOC

Abruzzo Wine Region, Italy

The legendary Abruzzo red; old-vine Montepulciano from Teramano clay-limestone. Dense purple-black; massive tannins that require 15–20 years to integrate revealing extraordinary complexity: black cherry, tobacco, leather, dark chocolate, and iron mineral. No filtration, no fining, no new oak — pure expression of variety and terroir. Among Italy's most age-worthy and distinctive red wines.

Pairing intelligence

• main: The quintessential Abruzzo pairing; Montepulciano's tannin and dark cherry are the natural companion to grilled lamb skewers
• main: Italian tradition; Montepulciano's structure handles the gelatinous veal shank while gremolata's citrus bridges the wine's acidity
• cheese: Emidio Pepe's iron mineral and dark cherry elevate aged Pecorino; truffle honey bridges wine's complexity and cheese's salt