The 2001 Montepulciano d’Abruzzo, broad, soft, and with ripe plum flavors, demonstrates why Montepulciano provides such pleasing drinking in wines shaped to be drunk young. The last two or three years have seen a decisive improvement in La Valentina’s wine, with an important contribution from consultant Luca D’Attoma.
Importer: Dalla Terra, Napa, CA; tel. (707) 259-5405