A sturdy red, with berry, mineral and oak on the nose and palate. Full-bodied, with mineral-coated tannins and a long finish. Best after 2006. 655 cases made, 100 cases imported.??–null??Region: Italy / Montepulciano d'Abruzzo Select to Add

The 1999 Montepulciano d'Abruzzo Riserva Dante Marramiero is a similarly intense, brooding wine imbued with loads of dark fruit, earthiness, licorice and French oak. The wine possesses impressive concentration but the wine’s density isn’t enough to overcome some rustic elements that remain. Anticipated maturity: 2009-2011. Importer: Vinifera Imports, Ronkonkoma, NY; tel. (631) 467-5907

Silky and delicious with blackberry and iodine aromas and fruity, peaty flavors. Medium body, fine tannins. Fresh finish. Drink now. 965 cases made, 100 cases imported.??–JS??Region: Italy / Montepulciano d'Abruzzo Select to Add