Eclipse Montepulciano d'Abruzzo MarlboroughPairs with: Slow simmered beef rag over handmade pappardelle, grilled Italian sausages with charred bell peppers, wood fired pepperoni and mushroom pizza, classic eggplant rollatini, or a rustic platter of moderately aged Pecorino Abruzzese and savory salumi. Good for: Experiencing an authentic, old school Italian red that completely bypasses heavy, jammy sweetness in favor of a bright, food friendly snap; snapping up a highly versatile, certified
mouth-coating fruit richness with a sleek
Pairs with: Chicken skewers
the team ensures this fresh hillside energy remains the focal point by splitting the aging process right down the middle
which accounts for almost half of the production in the appellation
and a touch of soft toasted oak
the fruit is treated with meticulous care—matured for 9 months in 100% French oak barrels (30% of which is new) to weave a polished
wood-fired mushroom flatbread
I am from: San Luis Obispo Valley
Good for: Gazing at a stormy sea in a moment of contemplation
instantly greeting you with a fragrant bouquet of ripe yellow apples
Why You'll Love Me: Soft aromas of delicately spiced fruit intermingle with notes of black cherries
Drawing from plots throughout the valley of San Román de Hornija