90pts Wine Enthusiast

The very umami, peppery nose is layered with underbrush, soil, crushed herbs and black plums, and the palate has a similarly spicy, peppery feel, but with more sweetness emphasized by ripe berries. Tannins are structured but satiny. 

Winemaker Notes

Made from Montepulciano d’Abruzzo grapes subjected to a long maceration process, and a brief refining period in 30 hl durmast barrels. With its intense scent and palate of ripe fruit, this wine has a sweet and complex taste.

Pairing 

Excellent with very succulent first courses, as well as roast and braised meats. A great accompaniment with game, cheeses, and cured meats

Longevity From 8 – 10 years

Winery Notes

Anyone familiar with the name Contesa would be well aware that it is a winery unlike any other. A living testament born out of the unbreakable bond between our family and our grapevines, it is a connection fortified by the bountiful lands that our vineyards call home. The story of our winery is one forged in a stalwart refusal to compromise our values; which has, often times, brought us to make difficult decisions toward protecting and advancing the interests of our estate. Many men and women from generations before us have devoted their lives to this family enterprise to ensure its continuity and its resilience, and the success of our thriving winery today bears testament to the integrity, conviction, and pride our ancestors had of their own roots – in a land that has long known them.