Reviews & Ratings

2016 La Valentina Italy (Other Regional Reds) "Spelt Riserva"

Winery: La Valentina

Vintage: 2016

Wine Name/Vineyard: "Spelt Riserva"

Wine Category: Italy (Other Regional Reds)

Grape blend: 100% Montepulciano

Bottle size: 750 ml

Region: Montepulciano d'Abruzzo

State or country: Italy

Price: $25

Cases produced: 5,416

KWG Score: 90.2 (based on 4 reviews)

Ken's Wine Rating: Very Good+ (91)

Review date: November 3, 2020

Wine Review: This dark garnet colored Montepulciano opens with an attractive ripe black cherry and blueberry bouquet. On the palate, this wine is medium bodied, balanced and juicy. The flavor profile is a tasty black cherry and cedar plank blend with notes of blueberry and oregano. I also detected hints of nicely integrated minerality. The finish is dry and its mild dusty tannins linger for a while. This Montepulciano is food friendly and would very pair well with veal parmigiana. Enjoy – Ken

Winemaker Notes: Pair with lamb chops or pasta with ragù sauce.

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