Concrete Montepulciano d'Abruzzo

Omg earth by which I mean Brett by which I mean the aromas leaping at me like a barnyard sheep leaping over the wineglass moon at my innocent nose. Patience. This brett (unlike political ones) will dial down and in fact help out the rest. Earth and acid and all types of fruits in the barn in the nose and the barn goes away on the palate. Super fun time. Try this.

Superb with Lamb at Easter.

Slightly tannic, bold nose of cherries and plums. Jammy, medium body, with a long lingering flavor of blueberries, and a lingering earthyness.

Lots of red fruit, earth and pepper. Very drinkable bottle

great concrete party

Dry, medium bodied, classic Italian. Might be better with food.

Dry. Medium body. Like.

Sharp acidity to cut through fatty meats or robust cheeses. Spicy, lightly tannic with a hint of effervescence (possibly acid playing tricks).

Natty funk on the nose slight brett upon opening but mellowed out quickly. Fairly big with fresh acidity, dark bing cherry or even plummy fruit and lots of earth and pepper on the finish - med tannins quite smooth.

This made me realize how little I know of Italy. I’ve tried montepulciano before, but nothing like this at all. This is quite the unique, honest wine. The acidity is really untamed and with a noticeable malic acidity, which makes an outstanding freshness and vibrancy. So food-friendly and uplifting!