L’Etoile Rosso Abruzzo 2023 DOC

🌎 Wine Region: Abruzzo, Italy

🍇 Grape: 80% Montepulciano 20% Merlot

🍷Tasting Notes: A rich, polished red from Abruzzo that consistently overdelivers for the price.

Based predominantly on Montepulciano with a touch of Merlot, this wine is aged patiently for 24 months in oak, resulting in a deep, purple-hued red with real depth and smoothness. The nose shows ripe sour cherry, blueberry and sweet cherry, layered with subtle notes of chocolate and vanilla from the oak. On the palate, it’s full-bodied and velvety, with rounded tannins and a long, satisfying finish. This is a crowd-pleasing style that works brilliantly with food — particularly game, red meat and mature cheeses — making it an easy win for both on-trade lists and retail customers looking for a generous, warming Italian red.

Gold medal at the Asia Wine Trophy.