La Valentina, Montepulciano d'Abruzzo

Dalla Terra Portfolio tasting (Nostrana, Portland OR) : The nose is fresh and upfront with raspberries, plums, red cherries, rose petals, spice notes, and some tobacco tones. There is good balance to the nose but it does lack some depth. The Medium bodied feel is fresh and lively with tart, medium+ acidity and chalky, medium tannins. The tannins are a little coarse and the lack of depth from the nose is present on the palate. Still, this is a solid …

Did not take tasting notes, but remember that it was enjoyable for the 1st few hours, but then dropped off a bit.

substantial acid on a Montepulciano. Dark fruit. tar. 3 bros di Properzio. Greeks planted Montepulciano in Abruzzo in 200 BC. 33% of Abruzzo in national parks. 100% Estate bottled, yields are 30% lower than the region mandates.

Better on day one.

Solid 87

dark tar-y fruit aromas. a hint of herb to the palate. 1/2 stainless, 1/2 large barrels. full, smooth, drinkable.