2020 Castorani - Montepulciano d'Abruzzo DOC Riserva Casauria (750ml)

The 2020 Castorani Montepulciano d’Abruzzo DOC Riserva translates the estate’s coastal vineyards into a structured, medium‑to‑full body red built for both early drinking and cellar development.

Grown in Abruzzo’s warm maritime climate, the montepulciano grapes reached optimal phenolic ripeness in 2020, allowing the winery to craft a reserved bottling with enhanced integration and softer tannins. The aroma profile leads with ripe dark cherry, blackberry compote, and crushed violet, layered with secondary notes of black pepper, dried thyme, and cedar. On the palate, the wine maintains bright acidity that balances plush mid‑weight fruit with a savory, clay‑rich finish that lingers cleanly.

This red pairs reliably with character‑driven proteins and hearty preparations. Slow‑braised beef short ribs, sausage and fennel sausages, or wood‑fired pizza with spicy salami all amplify the wine’s peppery spice and moderate tannic grip. For vegetable‑forward meals, grilled portobello mushrooms, eggplant parmigiana, or aged pecorino provide a complementary crust that matches the wine’s earthy backbone. Serving at sixty degrees Fahrenheit and decanting for twenty minutes unlocks additional aromatic clarity.