2003 Capestrano Montepulciano d’Abruzzo
Tonight’s (and last night’s) offering: 2003 Capestrano Montepulciano d’Abruzzo (D.O.C.), an Italian red from Tuscany. ($7.99)
The label doesn’t have any marketing text, but I expected a basic “Italian Red,” much like you get at an American-Italian restaurants. I was hoping not, though, because I find most “house reds” to be to sour.
What I got was a very nice, smooth red wine that held up to pizza (as expected), as well as a stinky-cheese dinner the second night. On opening, it smelled of raisins with just a little bread — so leaving it open for a few minutes really helped to smooth out the alcoholic overtones.
Another one we’ll probably try to buy more of.
Plagioclase’s rating: A
Orthoclase’s rating: A
