Fantini Montepulciano d’Abruzzo 2024 is a full-bodied, well-balanced Italian red from the Adriatic coast of Abruzzo — a wine of ruby red depth, intense wild berry character, and a refreshing finish that makes it as versatile at the table as it is easy to enjoy. From vineyards situated around the towns of Ortona, San Salvo, and Pollutri, planted on a mix of clay and limestone soils facing south-east towards the Adriatic, this is a Montepulciano d’Abruzzo of genuine regional character and everyday appeal.
Appearance
Ruby red with garnet accents — deep, vivid, and inviting in the glass.
Aroma
Intense and long-lasting fruit notes of wild berries lead a generous and expressive bouquet. Fresh, vibrant, and immediately appealing.
Palate
Full-bodied and well-balanced, with a slight tannic character that provides structure without austerity and a refreshing finish that invites the next sip. The wild berry fruit of the nose carries through to the palate with real persistence and depth.
Pairs With
A natural companion to pasta with rich meat sauces, grilled lamb, pizza, aged pecorino, and hearty Italian-style dishes. Equally enjoyable on its own as an everyday red of genuine character and value.
Once the grapes arrive at the winery, they are gently crushed and de-stemmed before cold maceration at low temperature for four days — a process that extracts colour and fruit character whilst preserving freshness and aromatic intensity. Fermentation takes place in stainless steel tanks at 24–26°C for 8 to 10 days, retaining the vibrant fruit profile and refreshing finish that define the Fantini house style.
Vintage Conditions
The 2024 vintage from the Adriatic coast vineyards of Abruzzo — situated around Ortona, San Salvo, and Pollutri on south-east facing slopes of clay and limestone soils, trained on both Guyot and pergola systems — produced fruit of intense aromatic character and excellent natural balance, reflected in the wine’s vivid colour, expressive wild berry bouquet, and well-structured palate.
