1994 Montepulciano d'Abruzzo
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Chiara, Emidio's granddaughter, says that 1994 was a 'cold and rainy year that was pretty much in the same vein as 2002'. Bottle number 7,241. Just mid ruby with orange rim. Amazing purity of fruit with notes of iron, orange skin, a touch of tobacco leaf and a hint of bresaola. The lifted nose suggests a little volatile acidity. With aeration, notes of undergrowth. High acidity pushes the raspberry fruit on the palate. Lots of bright red fruit with plenty of sandy tannins. Super-elegant with electrifying acidity verging on the tart, yet so refreshing it wakes up all the senses. (WS)
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Walter Speller, jancisrobinson.com
About the producer
Emidio Pepe is a star of the Abruzzo region and one of Italy’s most famous names. Worshipped by natural-wine lovers for its low-intervention approach, this estate makes category-defying, age-worthy examples of Montepulciano, Trebbiano and Cerasolo d’Abruzzo, as well as Pecorino Colli Aprutini.