Emidio Pepe Montepulciano d'Abruzzo, Italy 2002 Northern Rhone It features high acidity

It features high acidity

Plenty of energy and verve here

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and crushed mineral rise from the glass with layered complexity

The palate is medium-bodied with fine-grain tannins

Emidio Pepe Montepulciano d'Abruzzo, Italy 2002 Northern Rhone It features high acidityMontepulciano dAbruzzo 2002 is a rare, cellar aged release from one of Italys most legendary traditional estates. From a cool vintage the winery itself describes as producing wines with great acidities and strong aging potential, the 2002 has evolved into an elegant, complex expression of Montepulciano. Expect layers of dried cherry, wild herbs, leather, forest floor, tobacco, and savory mineral notes with refined tannins and remarkable freshness.