September 27, 2007

Barone Cornacchia Montepulciano dAbruzzo Review

Azienda Agricola Barone Cornacchia
Montepulciano d’Abruzzo
Year: 2003
ABV: 13%
We Paid: $11

I was deep into a game of Snood the other day when one of the CFW crew walked into my office, stated, “Denique apertos Baccus amat colles,” slammed down an empty bottle of Montepulciano d’Abruzzo and left. My friend and co-worker had clearly enjoyed the wine, the entire bottle during lunch, but was unfit to write a review. I left work early and picked up a bottle of what my friend had forcefully and archaically suggested.

Roughly translated, my friend had slurred, “Bacchus loves the open hills.” As far as I’m concerned, whatever Bacchus loves is fine by me. Abruzzo is a region in central Italy on the Adriatic Sea side of the boot and if it’s not mountainous then it’s hilly. Put a ball down on the ground and it’ll roll somewhere. This region is known for the Montepuliciano grape which is a dark red with blackberry fruit flavors and has spicy and peppery qualities.

The 2003 Montepuliciano vintage is excellent, round in character, and delicious. It broadcasts ripe aromas of berries with spices, herbs, and earthiness. This is a rustic red wine with ripe strawberry and blackberry flavors that fills the mouth. This is followed by layers of leather, violets, a dash of peppery, and completes with smooth tannins and a fulfilling finish. The fruit is balanced adroitly with acidity that makes this a no-brainer companion choice for antipasti, pastas, grilled, or roasted meat. It’s the perfect wine to drink during the day, if you are lucky enough to have me as a boss.

Website : http://www.baronecornacchia.it/ (it's in Italian; good luck)

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