Vecchie Vigne Montepulciano d'Abruzzo

Garnet with tawny rim; nose is aged with mineral and sottobosco along with notes of dried tobacco; the palate has still chewy tannin, red berry fruit and citrus with a savory balsamic note, and finishes quite complete. Maybe not quite as good as the 2001 but shining tonight. At least Vini Emidio Pepe.

Deep garnet; open nose of red berries, leather and later an appealing green vegetable note; palate is ripe and still fruity with fine tannins, delicious and surprisingly young. This has loads more to give. At Vini Emidio Pepe.