Emidio Pepe Wines • Abruzzo, Italy
Emidio Pepe’s Montepulciano d’Abruzzo is an iconic, biodynamically farmed single-varietal Montepulciano from old vines a…Emidio Pepe’s Montepulciano d’Abruzzo is an iconic, biodynamically farmed single-varietal Montepulciano from old vines around Torano Nuovo in northern Abruzzo, fermented and aged exclusively in cement and released only after extended bottle…Learn More »
$350
/750ml
2000 Retail Average
96
/100
2000 Pro Rating
Imagine walking through a damp autumn forest with a basket of macerated cherries and plums and you’re close to the mood of Emidio Pepe’s 2000 Montepulciano d’Abruzzo: earthy, leathery and gently wild on the nose, yet remarkably silky and composed on the palate, where dense red and black fruits, tobacco and a subtle coffee-like savoriness ride on vibrant acidity into a long, energetic finish. This revered vintage feels both mature and very much alive, with a rustic soul wrapped in unexpectedly refined texture.
braised lamb shanks, wild boar ragù with pappardelle, aged pecorino
Emidio Pepe’s Montepulciano d’Abruzzo is an iconic, biodynamically farmed single-varietal Montepulciano from old vines around Torano Nuovo in northern Abruzzo, fermented and aged exclusively in cement and released only after extended bottle aging. Powerful yet refined, it is known for deep dark fruit, licorice, wild herb and tobacco notes wrapped in firm but fine tannins, and for its remarkable longevity, often being hand-decanted and re-corked at the estate decades after harvest. This wine is regarded as a benchmark expression of Montepulciano…