iLauri Montepulciano d’Abruzzo Riserva ‘Pinciaie’ 2018

WINERY: iLauriCOUNTRY: ItalyREGION: AbbruzoAPPELLATION: Montepulciano d’Abruzzo DOCGRAPE: 100% MontepulcianoWINEMAKER NOTES: The name of this wine stems from the ancient form of construction typical in pastoral communities of Abruzzo.The vineyard extends for 4 hectares at an altitude of 300 meters above sea level and is vinified separately in outstanding vintages in order to maintain its exceptional characteristics. TASTING NOTES: A round, medium-bodied red, with delicate dried thyme and spiced orange peel accents to the creamed black cherry and mocha notes. Lightly juicy and smoke-tinged on the finish.PAIRING SUGGESTIONS: Pair with lamb arrosticini, red meats, game, roast lamb, or aged sheep cheese. ABOUT THE WINERY: With a shared love for the ancient beauty of Abruzzo, Antonella and Rodrigo Redmont planted roots in their homeland (literally) with olive trees, grapevines and a house back in 2004. Several years later they had their first vintage with their new winery, I Lauri. The name