Sub -$20 Montepulciano D'Abruzzo DOC from a winery named Best Producer in Italy 5 x times and winner of 20 x Gold Medals!
In beautiful Abruzzo, Central Italy, the one Red that that stands head and shoulders above all others is Montepulciano D'Abruzzo DOC, and it is true that we have seen the price for Abruzzo's most sought after red varietal steadily increase over the last 5 years, but thankfully here at European Wine Store we're bucking the trend with the Farnese Fantini Montepulciano D'Abruzzo DOC available right now at the very friendly price of just $19.99!
Farnese Fantini are pioneers of this internationally acclaimed varietal, famously being crowned Best Producer in Italy 5 x times by Mundus Vini, Germany biggest annual wine competition and for good measure have also been named by Luca Maroni Italy's most influential wine writer as Best Producer in Italy 3 x times.
As to the style of this brand new 2025 release, it has a fruit driven bouquet with pristine aromas of wild berries, Marasca cherries, and spices with vanilla nuances. The palate is well balanced with lovely ripe dark red fruits and silky tannins on the finish. I should also add that the track record from this winery is second to none in recent times having won over 20 x Gold Medals within the last 3 years alone! It goes without saying that this winery seriously know how to make quality Montepulciano d'Abruzzo DOC with a bargain price to match.
Gold Medal Awarded: Berliner Wine Trophy 2026
Gold Medal Awarded: Berliner Wine Trophy 2025
Gold Medal Awarded: Berliner Wine Trophy 2024
Gold Medal Awarded: Berliner Wine Trophy 2023
Gold Medal Awarded: Korea Wine Challenge 2023
Gold Medal Awarded: Mundus Vini 2023
Gold Medal Awarded: Berliner Wine Trophy 2022
Gold Medal Awarded: Frankfurt International Trophy 2022
Gold Medal Awarded: Concours Mondial de Bruxelles 2022
Gold Medal Awarded: Korea Wine Challenge 2022
Gold Medal Awarded: Sakura Japan Awards 2021
Gold Medal Awarded: Frankfurt International Trophy 2021
Best Producer in Italy: Mundus Vini: 2026, 2024, 2022 2020 & 2017
Best Producer in Italy: Luca Maroni Annual Wine Guide: 2019, 2017 & 2016
''Quality has never been higher, relative value has never been as high as it is today. The Montepulciano d'Abruzzo's have tremendous depth, balance and aging potential.'' Eric Guido, Vinous Media
