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Amorotti Montepulciano d'Abruzzo 2020

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Neighbor to the great Valentini of Abruzzo, this Montepulciano is made in a traditional style, aged in large oak casks for two years.

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Amorotti is a new label created by Gaetano Carboni since he began making wines from his familyโ€™s ancient estate. The farm dates back to the early 1500โ€™s and is a large swath of land in the Gran Sasso mountains that has forests and wildlands interspersed with plantings of grains, olives, nuts and of course wine grapes. But as is the tradition in the region the fruit was historically sold off in bulk, with maybe a bit made into wine for personal consumption. But a few years ago Gaetano decided it was time to do things a bit differently.

The Valentini comparison isn't a simple parallel of making high quality wines in the rugged hills of Abruzzo, it turns out that they are next door neighbors in the town of Loreto Aprutino. So, when Gaetano decided it was time to use the resources of his farm to make and bottle his own wine it was Valentini who helped with clonal selections in the vineyards, barrel selections for the cellar and so on.

The entire property is certified โ€œbiologiqueโ€ or the EU version of organic, and as mentioned the biodiversity is stunning. The quality of the fruit Gaetano has to work with should be the envy of any great winemaker. That quality allows him to work in a purposefully โ€œhands offโ€ style.

The wines of Amorotti are pristine, elegant and definitely natural. They are easily among the very best in Abruzzo, and Gaetano is just getting started! O

Professional Reviews

Antonio Galloni

AG 94
"The 2020 Montepulciano d'Abruzzo tempts the imagination with a darkly floral bouquet that blends wilted violets with rose petals, balsamic spice, crushed blackberries and lavender. This displays textures of pure silk that are soft, supple and pliant. Savory herbal tones and licorice traces complicate a wave of ripe citrus-laced red and black fruits. The 2020 finishes long and staining yet full of energy. A pleasantly bitter sensation and tart raspberry nuances pucker the cheeks. While the Montepulciano of Amorotti is typically focused on elegance and fruit, the 2020 is more tightly wound, full of tension and zesty in character." -Eric Guido

Details

  • Grape Variety

    Montepulciano

  • Vintage

    2020

  • Size

    750ml

  • Farming Practice

    Organic

  • Style

    Earthy , Minerally , Spicy

  • Sweetness

    Dry

  • Body

    Medium Bodied

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