2019 Lunaria Montepulciano d’Abruzzo
The Lunaria Montepulciano d’Abruzzo is a great example of what this beloved Italian varietal can offer—powerful yet approachable, full of
Producer
Lunaria
I have reviewed one wine from Lunaria: the 2019 Lunaria Montepulciano d’Abruzzo (91 points).
Lunaria makes organic and biodynamic wine in Abruzzo, the mountainous central region where Montepulciano finds its most generous expression between the Apennines and the Adriatic. Farming is the point: certified organic and biodynamic viticulture, native yeasts and minimal intervention in the cellar, including amphora-aged bottlings that push the range beyond conventional Abruzzese red.
The wines are built for pleasure rather than austerity. The Montepulciano d’Abruzzo is powerful yet approachable, with plum, black cherry and blackberry layered with spice, earth and a touch of cocoa. Full-bodied and generous, with smooth tannins and just enough acidity for balance, it is a versatile, unpretentious red for grilled meats, rustic pasta or pizza.