From the legendary Emidio Pepe estate, the 2015 Montepulciano d’Abruzzo is a profound and uncompromisingly traditional red, released from the winery’s cellars after extended aging. The nose is deep, savory, and wonderfully complex, with a core of dark cherry and wild plum, layered with notes of leather, black pepper, forest floor, and dark spice. On the palate, it’s full-bodied, dense, and textural, with firm, gripping tannins and a vibrant, persistent acidity that frames the savory dark fruit. The finish is exceptionally long, earthy, and mineral-driven. A monumental, soulful Montepulciano built for decades of evolution.