Azienda Agricola Dino Illuminati
Riparosso Montepulciano d'Abruzzo
Abruzzi, Italy
Due bichieri Gambero Rosso.
Very dark ruby purple. Firmly mineral tinged plums in the nose. Medium+ body and surprising firm tannin for the affordable price point. This will definitely improve in bottle. It also elicited a bit of a histamine reaction for me. Excellent value.
Due bichieri Gambero Rosso.
Very dark ruby purple. Firmly mineral tinged plums in the nose. Medium+ body and surprising firm tannin for the affordable price point. This will definitely improve in bottle. It also elicited a bit of a histamine reaction for me. Excellent value.
100% Montepulciano from hillside single-vineyard, Riparosso is a great entry-level Montepulciano. Ruby with aromas of juicy black fruits with a little spice. On the palate this simple wine shows flavors of cherry and blackberry with cacao notes. Medium body, with fine tannins, medium finish ending with sweet fruit. Nice value.
100% Montepulciano from hillside single-vineyard, Riparosso is a great entry-level Montepulciano. Ruby with aromas of juicy black fruits with a little spice. On the palate this simple wine shows flavors of cherry and blackberry with cacao notes. Medium body, with fine tannins, medium finish ending with sweet fruit. Nice value.
Aug 9th, 2020100% Montepulciano from hillside single-vineyard, Riparosso is a great entry-level Montepulciano. Ruby with aromas of juicy black fruits with a little spice. On the palate this simple wine shows flavors of cherry and blackberry with cacao notes. Medium body, with fine tannins, medium finish ending with sweet fruit. Nice value.
100% Montepulciano from hillside single-vineyard, Riparosso is a great entry-level Montepulciano. Ruby with aromas of juicy black fruits with a little spice. On the palate this simple wine shows flavors of cherry and blackberry with cacao notes. Medium body, with fine tannins, medium finish ending with sweet fruit. Nice value.
Jul 9th, 2020Lighter bodied wine. Medium tannins. Stronger acidic finish. Darker cherries with a earth finish. Younger wine. Needed more time.
Lighter bodied wine. Medium tannins. Stronger acidic finish. Darker cherries with a earth finish. Younger wine. Needed more time.
1 person found it helpfulOct 30th, 2016
We have had better Montepulciano before.
We have had better Montepulciano before.
1 person found it helpfulMar 7th, 2015
Once it opens up, this wine is delicate. Tannins are light, bright fruits, easy drinking!
Once it opens up, this wine is delicate. Tannins are light, bright fruits, easy drinking!
1 person found it helpfulFeb 19th, 2015
A real solid entry level wine from an acclaimed producer
A real solid entry level wine from an acclaimed producer
Jul 9th, 2016
2022. Medium body and very dry with medium tannins that smoothed out when paired with the fantastic house-made sausage and marinated pepper pizza.
2022. Medium body and very dry with medium tannins that smoothed out when paired with the fantastic house-made sausage and marinated pepper pizza.
Oct 16th, 2025