{"title":"Montepulciano","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMontepulciano\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eMontepulciano is a popular red grape variety from Central and Southern Italy, known for its full-bodied taste, soft tannins, and rich fruit aromas. The grape is primarily cultivated in the Abruzzo region, where it produces the famous Montepulciano d'Abruzzo. The wines are characterized by aromas of ripe cherries, plums, blackberries, and Mediterranean herbs, often complemented by subtle notes of cocoa and spices when the wine has matured in oak.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThanks to its smooth character, Montepulciano is a versatile wine that pairs excellently with pasta, pizza, grilled meats, stews, and aged cheeses. The combination of great flavor, soft tannins, and an excellent price-quality ratio makes Montepulciano popular with both novice and experienced wine lovers. At Vechtstreek Wijnen, you will find a carefully selected assortment of Montepulciano wines from Italy.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAlso discover wines from the \u003ca rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"\/en\/collections\/nero-davola\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #B2002B\"\u003eNero d'Avola \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003efrom Italy.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"lunaria-coste-di-moro-montepulciano-d-abruzzo-magnum","title":"Lunaria Coste di Moro Montepulciano d'Abruzzo Magnum","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting note BIO Lunaria Coste di Moro Montepulciano d'Abruzzo Magnum 1.5L\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis biodynamic \u003cstrong\u003eMontepulciano from Lunaria\u003c\/strong\u003e has plenty of fruit, soft bitterness, acidity, and tannins. The aroma of black fruit with the typical spiciness of the Montepulciano grape. A nice balance between soft bitterness and acidity. Intense and soft on the palate, with red fruit, cherries, chocolate, and a hint of vanilla. Not overly harsh tannins. Subtle sweetness and spiciness on the finish. This wine is suitable for vegans.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWine \u0026amp; Food\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLunaria Montepulciano\u003c\/strong\u003e pairs well with various grilled dishes, rich pasta, sausages, and various game dishes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdditional information\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt's an obvious choice with a bull on the label, but the Lunaria Coste di Moro Montepulciano is a beastly delicious red wine. The wild bull on the label stands for 'La mia furia è autentica forza': my fury is authentic strength. He's clearly gotten himself good and angry. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA biodynamic wine with a round, sweet mouthfeel. A wine with depth too, plenty of fruit and a nice balance between soft bitterness and acidity. The wine receives a small amount of oak aging and the skin maceration lasts 25 days, resulting in a deep, concentrated wine. The Montepulciano grapes are grown in a pergola system, and the vineyards are located at an average altitude of 300-450 meters.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: muli,sans-serif\"\u003eThis Lunaria Coste di Moro Montepulciano has a Demeter certification. This stands for biodynamic. In biodynamic viticulture, artificial fertilizers and chemical pesticides are prohibited. People, animals, and the environment are highly valued here. The connection between the earth, animals, plants, and the climate is also considered. The position of the sun, moon, and planets is observed. The interaction between all these elements plays an important role in the preparation of this wine.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDiscover more wines from the beautiful \u003cspan style=\"color: #B2002B\"\u003eLunaria winery\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003e \u003c\/h3\u003e","brand":"BIO Cantina Orsogna","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58944314016069,"sku":"35337","price":22.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1078\/1183\/2133\/files\/e8a59ba38b91a61c93104f76b8da11ca3f523bad.jpg?v=1787299157"},{"product_id":"geografico-pavonero-rosso","title":"Geographical Pavonero Red","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes Geografico Pavonero Rosso\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003ePowerful, dark red wine with an intense nose featuring notes of ripe cherries, candied plums, mocha, tobacco, and a robust flavor with a sensual, round mouthfeel. What a taste sensation!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWine \u0026amp; Food\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGeografico Pavonero Rosso\u003c\/strong\u003e pairs well with rack of lamb, game (wild boar), grilled dishes, red beef, and stews. It's also a great combination with a well-stocked antipasti platter featuring Parma ham, salami, and aged cheeses.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdditional Information\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eGeografico Pavonero Rosso\u003c\/strong\u003e is a very special wine. It's a so-called non-vintage wine and is effectively a blend of 2 vintages, hence no vintage year. Additionally, the wine is also a blend of 4 grapes (Nero d'Avola, Primitivo, Montepulciano, and Merlot) that come from four different regions in Italy: Sicily, Puglia, Abruzzo, and Trentino. The vinification takes place in \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/toscana\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #B2002B\"\u003eTuscany\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe result is a powerful, dark red wine with an intense nose featuring notes of ripe cherries, candied plums, mocha, and tobacco, and a robust flavor with a sensual, round mouthfeel. 20% of the wine matures for no less than \u003cstrong\u003e12 months in new French oak barrels\u003c\/strong\u003e. The other 80% matures in stainless steel. This beautifully explains the combination of ripe dark fruit, mocha, and tobacco with soft tannins.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe company 'Agricoltori del Chianti Geografico' was founded in 1961. It was a cooperative that has since been acquired by Piccini. 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Not overly harsh tannins. Subtle sweetness and spice at the end. This wine is suitable for vegans.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWine \u0026amp; Food Pairing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLunaria Montepulciano\u003c\/strong\u003e pairs well with various grilled dishes, rich pasta, sausages, and various game dishes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdditional Information\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt's a given with a bull on the label, but the Lunaria Coste di Moro Montepulciano is a beastly delicious red wine. The wild bull on the label represents 'La mia furia è autentica forza': my rage is authentic strength. He has clearly gotten very angry.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA biodynamic wine with a round, sweet mouthfeel. A wine with depth too, lots of fruit and a nice balance between soft bitterness and acidity. The wine gets a little oak aging and the skin maceration lasts 25 days. 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On the palate, the wine is juicy and elegant, with soft tannins, fresh acidity, and subtle notes of spices. The finish is harmonious, refined, and invites another sip. Delicious to drink young, but also develops beautifully for 5 to 7 years.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWine \u0026amp; Food\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis \u003cstrong\u003eBucci Rosso Piceno Pongelli\u003c\/strong\u003e is a versatile companion at the table. It pairs excellently with pastas with a rich meat sauce, grilled pork or beef, and roasted chicken. Its fruity and elegant character also shines beautifully with antipasti, Italian cured meats, pizza, or aged cheeses. Even lightly chilled, it is surprisingly delicious with an extensive charcuterie board.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdditional information\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe BIO Bucci Rosso Piceno Pongelli is an organic red wine from the Italian region of Marche. The wine comes from the vineyards around Ostra Vetere and is made from a classic blend of Montepulciano and Sangiovese. The combination of these two grapes creates an elegant, fruity, and harmonious wine that is both approachable and gastronomically versatile.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAfter manual harvesting, the grapes ferment in stainless steel tanks. The wine then ages for about 9 to 12 months in large oak barrels. 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The taste is powerful yet refined, with ripe tannins, a lively freshness, and a long, elegant finish where fruit, spices, and a subtle hint of wood come together beautifully. Impressive now, but easily \u003cstrong\u003ecellarable for 10 to 15 years\u003c\/strong\u003e. In good vintages, the wine develops even longer.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWine \u0026amp; Food Pairing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBIO Villa Bucci Rosso\u003c\/strong\u003e is an excellent accompaniment to grilled red meat, leg of lamb, game dishes, and slow-cooked stews. Its complex character also shines beautifully with mushrooms, truffle dishes, and aged hard cheeses.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdditional Information\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe BIO Villa Bucci Rosso is the prestigious red wine from Villa Bucci in the Italian Marche region. 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