Faraone, Abruzzo
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Faraone, Abruzzo,
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Deep purple, with aromas of blackberry, black cherry, bramble and cinnamon spice. An abundance of black berry fruit on the palate, refreshing acidity, prominent yet finely interwoven tannins, and a lingering finish. An excellent example of Montepulciano d’Abruzzo, with layers of complexity from 24months in large oak barrels. Drink 2017-2020.
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The Faraone family produces traditional Montepulciano d’Abruzzo wines. Their 9ha property is now focused on the new ‘Collepietro’ vineyard at Mosciano Sant’Angelo in the Colline Teramane DOCG zone of Abruzzo, some 10 miles from the Adriatic.
Faraone’s story dates back to 1916, and particularly to the 1930s when Montepulciano, Sangiovese and Passerina were first planted; bottling started in 1970. Giovanni Faraone makes the wine, aided by his wife Paola & sons Alfonso & Federico; the latter an oenologist who’s worked in France and New Zealand before taking up a post in Umbria. They also make a fine Trebbiano d’Abruzzo, Passerina and Pecorino.