2020 Montepulciano d'Abruzzo Archivio
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Tasting Notes
A very intriguing nose which feels quite savoury and evolved initially but after vigorous swirling it reveals an array of generous and fresh black fruit. The palate, by contrast, is rather closed initially, suggesting great ageing potential. With some more swirling, it slowly opens up to show a fantastic flavour profile of sour cherries, blackcurrants and tobacco smokiness. Very firm and grippy tannins with terrific acidity and length. A very gastronomic wine which will need some time in the cellar and is likely to age gracefully for 30+ years. A very serious wine!
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Eric Guido, Vinous
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Intense, the 2020 Montepulciano d'Abruzzo Archivio seduces with its pungent aromatic display, blending cedar shavings with balsamic spices, cooling smoke, plum sauce and grilled herbs. Soothingly round and supple, this floods the palate with ripe wild berry fruits and hints of blood orange. A web of fine-grained tannins mounts toward the close. It finishes with staining length and structure, leaving sour cherry and inner sage to linger on and on. Patience will be required yet also rewarded.
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About the producer
Tiberio is one of Italy’s most exciting names. Cristiana Tiberio is at the helm of this Abruzzo estate today, which was founded by her father Riccardo. Known in particular for its old-vine Trebbiano Abruzzese, Tiberio now sits alongside Valentini and Emidio Pepe as a leading light of the region.