Emidio Pepe Montepulciano d'Abruzzo, Italy

Few wines capture the raw, untamed beauty of Montepulciano d’Abruzzo like Emidio Pepe’s. This is not your typical mass-produced Montepulciano—it’s a wine that defies convention, shaped by time, patience, and a steadfast commitment to natural winemaking. Pepe’s Montepulciano is a study in purity, eschewing oak for fermentation and aging in cement, followed by extended bottle aging in the estate’s legendary cellar. The result is a bold yet finessed expression of the grape, with an unrivaled ability to age for decades. Every sip is a testament to the Pepe family’s dedication to biodynamic farming and their hands-on, artisanal approach, from foot-treading to hand-decanting before release. Product Details Grape Variety: 100% Montepulciano Region: Montepulciano d'Abruzzo DOC, Abruzzo, Italy Vineyards: Old vine parcels around Torano Nuovo, near the border with Marche Soil Composition: Medium-textured clay Farming Practices: Certified Biodynamic, hand-harvested, no chemicals used Winema