Cost: $16.95
Grape: Montepulciano
Category: Red Wine
Location: LCBO Vintages
Country: Italy
Region: Montepulciano D’Abruzzo
Format: 750 mL
Producer: Codice di Citra
Alcohol:  13.5% Alcohol/Vol.

A rustic style wine that selling at a great price. Score: 90/100.

Tasting Note: Medium ruby in colour with good acidity, a medium+ intense nose, round tannin & a long length on the finish. This wine features: Sour cherries, mulberry, plum, tobacco leaves, cocoa, thyme, button mushrooms, liquorice, black peppers & aged balsamic.

Negatives: None

Pairings: Drink this now or in the next 5-7 years on its own or pair it with mushroom, tomato, pepperoni thin crust pizza.

My Opinion: Highly Recommended

Best Buy

Tasted: June 30, 2021

LCBO: 278150