Cantina Zaccagnini Montepulciano d’Abruzzo 2023 is a refined, medium-bodied red from Italy’s Abruzzo region — deep reddish-purple in colour, with a nuanced nose of coffee and dark chocolate, silky tannins, and a smooth texture that culminates in a subtle, elegant finish. A balanced and sophisticated expression of the Montepulciano grape from one of Abruzzo’s most celebrated producers. Each bottle is finished with a small piece of grape vine around its neck — the tralcetto, or necktie — a signature detail that has made Zaccagnini one of the most recognisable bottles in Italian wine.
Tasting Notes
Appearance
Deep reddish-purple — the rich, vibrant colour of a Montepulciano d’Abruzzo of genuine concentration and regional character, from one of Abruzzo’s most celebrated and recognisable producers.
Aroma
A nuanced and inviting nose of coffee and dark chocolate — distinct, refined, and immediately expressive of the Montepulciano grape’s characteristic depth and complexity. The 2023 vintage delivering the regional character and aromatic richness that Zaccagnini is renowned for.
Palate
Medium-bodied and dry — silky tannins and a smooth texture delivering a palate of genuine balance and sophistication, culminating in a subtle, elegant finish that speaks of careful winemaking and the quality of the Abruzzo terroir.
Pairs With
Slow-braised lamb, grilled lamb chops, pasta al ragù, aged Pecorino, and charcuterie — a versatile and food-friendly Montepulciano that belongs at the Italian table. And looks magnificent on it.
Finish
Subtle, elegant, and deeply satisfying — coffee, dark chocolate, and silky tannins fading together in a smooth, refined close that is the hallmark of Zaccagnini’s Montepulciano d’Abruzzo and the quality of the 2023 Abruzzo vintage.
