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Velenosi Prope Montepulciano D'abbruzzo 2023 Wine Review

Velenosi Prope Montepulciano D'abbruzzo 2023

Velenosi Prope Montepulciano D'abbruzzo 2023

D.O.C., Italy

Community Score: 89/100

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Price: $18.95

Drink: 2026-2027

Bottle size: 750 ml

Alcohol: 13.5%

Sweetness: Extra Dry

Wine Type: Red Wine


Winery: Velenosi

Agent: Vin Vino Wine Merchants Inc.

Natalie's Score: 89/100

Montepulciano d'Abruzzo rarely gets the spotlight next to its Tuscan and Piedmontese cousins, but this bottle makes a strong case. Black plum and clove greet you first, warm cedar rounding things out. The palate turns juicy and structured, with a long finish for the price. Pour it with lamb meatballs in tomato sauce or eggplant alla Norma.

Montepulciano D'abbruzzo food pairings: lamb meatballs in tomato with olives, eggplant alla Norma, aged Pecorino.

Luscious Lamb Wine

Natalie MacLean reviewed this Velenosi Prope Montepulciano D'abbruzzo 2023 for the Vintages release of September 12, 2026.

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