{"product_id":"fantini-montepulciano-dabruzzo-2025-italy","title":"Fantini Montepulciano d'Abruzzo 2025 | Abruzzo, Italy","description":"\u003cp\u003eFantini Montepulciano d'Abruzzo 2025 is a full-bodied, well-balanced Italian red from the Adriatic coast of Abruzzo. Sourced from vineyards around Ortona, San Salvo and Pollutri — south-east-facing slopes of clay and limestone soils trained on Guyot and pergola systems — this is a Montepulciano d'Abruzzo DOC of genuine regional character at 13% ABV.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAppearance\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eRuby red with garnet reflections.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAroma\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIntense and persistent fruit — predominantly wild berries — with a fresh and expressive bouquet.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003ePalate\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFull-bodied and well balanced, with light tannin providing structure without austerity and a clean, refreshing finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eVineyard \u0026amp; Region\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe vineyards supplying this wine are located along Abruzzo’s Adriatic coast, centred on the communes of Ortona, San Salvo and Pollutri. South-east-facing vines grow on mixed clay and limestone soils and are trained using both Guyot and traditional pergola systems — a combination that reflects the range of vineyard sites and grower practices across this coastal stretch of Abruzzo.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWinemaking\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eAfter gentle crushing and destemming, grapes undergo four days of cold maceration at low temperature before fermentation in stainless steel at 24–26°C over 8 to 10 days. The finished wine retains the vivid wild berry character, balanced structure and clean freshness described in its tasting profile.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFood Pairing\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA natural companion to pasta, risotto, pork and traditional Italian cuisine.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vini Fantini","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48973886554361,"sku":"8019873000019-2025","price":17.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0633\/6820\/0441\/files\/vini-fantini-montepulciano-dabruzzo-2025.webp?v=1788149841","url":"https:\/\/winesellersdirect.com.au\/products\/fantini-montepulciano-dabruzzo-2025-italy","provider":"Wine Sellers Direct","version":"1.0","type":"link"}