What is this wine?
Tiberio is a family-run estate in Abruzzo, managed by Cristiana and Antonio Tiberio, known for precise, terroir-driven wines from native grapes. Their Montepulciano d’Abruzzo comes from high-altitude vineyards in the Pescara province, where cooler nights preserve freshness. Made with minimal intervention and aged in tank, it emphasizes fruit purity and balance over heaviness.
Why get this wine?
Tiberio has become a reference point for Abruzzo, crafting wines with unusual finesse and clarity. This Montepulciano shows the grape’s generous fruit and spice in a polished, elegant frame—far removed from the rustic style often associated with the region. It’s a benchmark everyday Italian red that consistently overdelivers for the price.
What does this wine taste like?
Juicy and medium-bodied, with blackberry, black cherry, and plum, accented by licorice, spice, and a touch of earth. Vibrant acidity and fine tannins keep it fresh and food-friendly.
When should you drink this wine?
Perfect now through 2027. A versatile table red, great with pizza, pasta with tomato sauces, grilled meats, or aged cheeses.