Emotivo Montepulciano D’ Abruzzo 75cl

This is the kind of Italian red that shows up, does the job, and still has personality. Emotivo Montepulciano d’Abruzzo is dark-fruited, savoury, and seriously food-friendly, the bottle you reach for when you want something bold enough for pizza night but not so heavy it steals the spotlight.

Montepulciano (the grape, not the town) is basically Abruzzo’s secret weapon. It leans into ripe fruit, a bit of spice, and that rustic, “one more sip” vibe that makes you keep going back to the glass.

• Appearance: Deep ruby with purple hints, looks dense in the glass.
• Nose: Black cherry, plum skin, dried oregano, a touch of cocoa and earthy warmth.
• Taste: Ripe dark fruit up front, then savoury notes, moderate acidity, and firm tannins that grip just enough.
• Body: Medium-bodied, with a sturdy, pasta-ready structure.
• Finish: Dry, lingering cherry and cocoa, with a subtle herb-and-berry echo.

If you’re building a house red lineup, this earns its spot because it’s not just fruity. There’s a savoury, slightly rustic layer that keeps it interesting with food, especially anything with tomato, grilled meat, or salty cheese.

It also hits that sweet spot for red wine fans who want flavour without fuss. No decoding required, just a confident Abruzzo pour that tastes like it belongs at the table.

Keep a bottle around for last-minute dinners, movie-night pizzas, or when someone says “red’s fine” and you still want to impress them a little.

Fun Fact: Montepulciano d’Abruzzo is one of Italy’s most under-hyped everyday classics, and the name trips people up because it’s the grape here, not a wine from the town of Montepulciano.