From: Abruzzo, Italy
Varietal: Montepulciano
Taste: This fanciful, chillable red is an exceptional value we recommend enjoying year-round. Notes of strawberry and red plum meet notes of boysenberry, sour cherry, and oregano, with a hint of tobacco and sweet spice on the palate, giving this extremely chuggable little buddy a bit of depth and a savory undertone.
Pairing: Wines like this can be extremely versatile alongside dishes with bitter greens or rich, off-the-grill meats. So, for today’s pairings, we’re sharing a recipe for Beans and Greens alla Vodka by Ali Slagle. It’ll take about 20 minutes to make and will yield 4 servings. Other ideas for pairing include pizza, pasta with or without red sauce, black bean burgers, gyros, and did we mention pizza? Definitely pizza.
About. In 1925, brothers Natale, Nicola, Riccardo and Umberto moved from Puglia to Veneto and established their company, Vigneti del Sole, in Verona. Their philosophy, based on constant attention to quality in all aspects of viticulture and winemaking, carried over to the second generation of brothers, Carlo, Giorgio and Umberto, who, along with their now grown sons and daughters, continue to run the prosperous wine company. In 2000, the family decided to return to their southern roots and set up winemaking operations back in Puglia, where they cultivate local varietals. This independent, family-owned winery has, for years, been successfully producing wines packed with fruit, liveliness and the superb characteristics of their region while remaining uncomplicated wines that are easy to drink and easy on the wallet.
