VALLE MARTELLO ,VILLAMAGNA DOC

Product detailed description

From: Villamagna DOC, Abruzzo, Italy
Varietal: Montepulciano

Taste and Critical Acclaim: This handsome Montepulciano from Villamagna shows an impressive and well-balanced ratio between fruit, spice, and structure. Black cherry, mulberry, and plum skin are layered with sweet tobacco, clove, wood spices, licorice and walnut. This heady blend of aromas translates to a rich yet smooth, velvety palate where rounded tannins lead to a lengthy and pleasant finish.

“Aromas of plum, sweet spice and walnut. Medium-to full-bodied and a touch sweet. Complex, woody spice and tobacco on the palate with crushed red and black fruit. Drink now.” –James Sucking, 90 points (August 2022)

Pairing: This wine’s ability to cut through the richness of fatty meats and complement flavors with its herbal, earthy tones makes it an excellent partner with roasted meats, salami, game dishes, and classic Mediterranean courses. Ideal pairings include robust meat dishes like beef brisket, hamburgers, beef bolognese, tomato-based pasta dishes, and high-protein pizzas. It will significantly enhance the taste of smoked or grilled meats seasoned with Mediterranean herbs like sage, basil, rosemary, or thyme. Lastly, dishes incorporating allspice, five-spice, or garam masala would be a fantastic fit— like the Guava-Glazed Jerk Pork Tenderloin recipe we’re sharing below.