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Pettinella Montepulciano d'Abbruzo 2022

$7599

Montepulciano d'Abruzzo is one of Italy's most abused names and one of its best values, depending entirely on who made it. The grape has nothing to do with the Tuscan town of Montepulciano, and in the hills of Abruzzo it produces a dark, plush, tannic red that can be either a bulk commodity or a genuinely great wine. Pettinella sits firmly on the good side, making Montepulciano the traditional way rather than the industrial one. The 2022 is exactly the kind of red you buy by the case and never regret: dark, savory, and built for actual dinner rather than contemplation. Abruzzo has been the quiet answer to expensive Italian reds for years now.

Shipping

Every step of the journey is managed to uphold the integrity of each bottle.

  • Nationwide Access: Flat-rate shipping available to most U.S. states with delivery in 3-5 business days.
  • Temperature-Monitored Shipping: We closely monitor weather conditions and make informed decisions to ensure shipments travel safely, with insulated packaging and refrigerated transport available when required.
  • Wine-Specific Protective Packaging: Specialized materials designed to maintain label integrity and prevent breakage during transit.
  • Provenance Assured: All wines are maintained in climate-controlled conditions at our shop until the moment of dispatch.

Returns & Exchanges

We stand behind every bottle we sell.

  • If the wine is less than 10 years old and it is corked, you may return it to us for a full refund or exchange within 60 days of purchase. You must show us proof of purchase. We understand that you may not live near a shop and that it is difficult to ship open bottles of wine to us, so if there's any problem feel free to Contact Us and we'll work it out.
  • For wines older than 10 years, the consumer bears the risk of a faulty cork, but we accept returns of older bottles if the wine is faulty as a result of improper storage. Please come by the store or Contact Us if there is a problem.
  • We may, at our discretion and to the extent permitted by law, accept returns of unopened wines within 30 days of purchase if they were properly stored by the purchaser, subject to a 15% re-stocking fee.

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Saturday: 12pm - 5pm

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Phone: (415) 780-1405


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Antonio Galloni

93 points

"The 2022 Montepulciano d'Abruzzo impresses with a bouquet of crushed black cherries, lavender pastilles, mint and autumnal spice. It’s pure elegance on the palate, with cooling acidity and ripe wild berry fruits. A firm structural core emerges through the finish, as sweet tannins frame a licorice saturation." —Eric Guido

More about Pettinella

Wine Details

  • Grape Variety

    Montepulciano

  • Vintage

    2022

  • Size

    750ml

  • Farming Practice

    Sustainable

  • Style

    Earthy

  • Sweetness

    Dry

  • Body

    Medium Bodied

Flatiron's Take

From the Importer

Tasting Notes & Food Pairings

Perfect Pairings

Lamb chops, sausage and lentils, or baked pasta with a long-cooked meat ragu.

Tasting Profile

Full-flavored dry red with dark plum and black cherry, an earthy savory core, and grippy tannins.