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Citra Niro di Citra Montepulciano d'Abruzzo 2017 Wine Review

Citra Niro di Citra Montepulciano d'Abruzzo 2017

Citra Niro di Citra Montepulciano d'Abruzzo 2017

Abruzzo D.O.P., Italy

Community Score:89/100

Community Reviews: 7

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Price: $17.95

Drink: 2021-2025

Bottle size: 750 ml

Alcohol: 13.5%

Sweetness: Extra Dry

Wine Type: Red Wine


Winery: Citra

Agent: Univins and Spirits Canada Inc.

Natalie's Score: 88/100

Niro di Citra 2017 Montepulciano D'abruzzo is produced from 100% Montepulciano. Dry, full-bodied, fragrant and flavoursome with black cherry, dried sweet tobacco, pepper, coffee and cocoa flavours concentrated and vibrant on the palate. Pour with salumi.

Montepulciano d'Abruzzo food pairings: Sicilian gnocchi with sausage ragu, meat ravioli with a rich tomato sauce.

Perfect Pasta and Tomato Sauce Wine

This Citra Niro di Citra Montepulciano d'Abruzzo 2017 was reviewed on July 15, 2022 by Natalie MacLean

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Reviews and Ratings

Matt Steeves - Certified Sommelier rated this wine as 90/100 with the following review:

Niro di Citra's Montepulciano D'Abruzzo is 100% Montepulciano (Italy's second most planted red varietal, after Sangiovese), and showcases those easy-going and great pairing characteristics that makes this super value-priced wine a fantastic choice for serving year round. Spicy dark fruits, black pepper, dried fruit, coffee, and smoky notes on the nose. The palate is refreshing with smoky dark plum persisting on the finish. Enjoy with braised dishes, creamy pasta with truffles, charcuterie, and your favourite pizza! Tasted January 2022. 90 points. Matt Steeves - www.quercusvino.ca
Trent Mayers rated this wine as 89/100 with the following review:

If you are planning a pizza night with family or friends, this is a wine that needs to be on your table. It's pleasantly rustic, densely coloured, and dry with black cherry jam, dark plum, cigar box, and sage tinged with a touch of vanilla. Its considerable flavours will mesh especially well with your pizza if it has Italian sausage, mushrooms, and fresh basil. Drink now.
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Jennifer Havers - WSET Level 3 rated this wine as 89/100 with the following review:

Aromas of dark cherry and plums, with notes of cigar box and dried herbs. Medium bodied with bright acidity and some light tannins, bold jammy fruit and a warm, spicy finish. Enjoy with any baked tomato sauce pastas or pizza.
Niro di Citra 2017 is a great value 100% Montepulciano under $20 from D'abruzzo. Fragrant, dry and full-bodied with spiced dark plum compote, dark berry, black pepper, figgy, raisin, mocha and smoky flavours vibrant on the palate. Tannins are structured. A versatile, friendly Montepulciano to enjoy with a creamy pasta topped with shaved black truffles or a meat-lover's pizza. - Community Wine Reviews

1 Member would buy this wine again

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