Fantini Montepulciano from Abruzzo

Soft, smooth wine with a fruity, spicy flavour. Friendly without sharp edges. Always suitable. As a drink with snacks and with a creamy pasta. Colour, flavour: red, smooth Grape variety: montepulciano Country, region: Italy, Abruzzo Goes well with: Pasta, Vegetarian Awarded: De Grote Hamersma 8.5 The great thing about Italian wines is that they are so Italian. This is because most wines there are made from grape varieties found only in Italy. At Fantini, these include sangiovese, which grows all over Italy, and regional types like primitivo and montepulciano. What also makes Italian wines juicy are the stories behind them. For example, the wines from Abruzzo became known because the Austrian princess Margaret and her husband, the prince of Farnese, with the help of the Fantini family, cultivated wine there. Their royal wines were served at all court festivities in Europe. Fantini still makes classic regional wines, but with a modern, full-fruited twist.