A pure expression of Montepulciano, the 2015 Conero Riserva Grosso Agontano opens to a thick and heavy center of gravity and a dense core of black fruit aromas. This is a structured wine with a firm tannic backbone that gives support to large-scale aromas of blackberry preserves, cherry confit, toasted nut and barbecue smoke. This wine ages in barrique for 12 months, and you definitely feel the toast. Some 15,000 bottles were made.

Garofoli presents an elegant and nicely executed expression of Montepulciano. The 2011 Conero Riserva Grosso Agontano is a beautiful wine with an impressive level of richness and supple smoothness. The quality of this wine is underlined by the pleasant effect it leaves in the mouth. There are no rough edges. On the nose, this Riserva delivers a long succession of dark fruit, spice and leather aromas.