2001 Kurni, Oasi Degli Angeli, Marche, Italy

2001 Kurni, Oasi Degli Angeli, Marche, Italy

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2001 Kurni, Oasi Degli Angeli, Marche, Italy

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A small estate in the warm southern part of the Marches, Oasi degli Angeli produces one sole wine, a no expense spared version of Montepulciano. Yields are tiny (5500 bottles from over twelve acres of vineyards) and the wine matures in all-new oak barrels and is then racked into another new oak barrel to complete its aging.

An inky ruby in color, the 2001 Kurni is impressive on the nose with ultra-ripe, jammy red fruit aromas mingled with roasted coffee and tar. Voluptuous on the palate, with a lush, deep-pile texture and a sweetness which is almost decadent, its length and depth are equally significant. Unquestionably flamboyant, and for some rather over the top, but I confess that I find the wine irresistible. Drink: 2005-2018.
92/100 points - Daniel Thomases - Wine Advocate #152 Apr 2004

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Wine Advocate92/100
A small estate in the warm southern part of the Marches, Oasi degli Angeli produces one sole wine, a no expense spared version of Montepulciano. Yields are tiny (5500 bottles from over twelve acres of vineyards) and the wine matures in all-new oak barrels and is then racked into another new oak barrel to complete its aging. An inky ruby in color, the 2001 Kurni is impressive on the nose with ultra-ripe, jammy red fruit aromas mingled with roasted coffee and tar. Voluptuous on the palate, with a lush, deep-pile texture and a sweetness which is almost decadent, its length and depth are equally significant. Unquestionably flamboyant, and for some rather over the top, but I confess that I find the wine irresistible. Drink: 2005-2018.
Daniel Thomases - 26/04/2004 Read more

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Azienda Agricola Oasi degli Angeli

Azienda Agricola Oasi degli Angeli

The Marche region in central Italy stretches all the way from the Apennines to the fashionable coastal resorts of the Adriatic. High up in Cupra Marittima lies this tiny estate which is owned and run by Marco Casolanetti and Eleonora Rossi, assisted by consultant oenologist Giovanni Basso. They cultivate a south-facing 1.4-hectare vineyard - the soil is predominately calcareous.

Kurni was first released from the 1997 vintage - it caused a sensation in Italian wine circles and the consequent vintage showed that this was no fluke. It is produced from 100% Montepulciano grapes, which have a high average vine age of 35 years. The grapes are fermented in stainless steel vats and the wine is then aged in French oak barriques for 18 months.

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Marches

Marches

Marches is located across the Apennines from Tuscany. This central-eastern province is responsible for around 3.5% of Italian production (2006). It produces mainly white wines of which only about 15% are classified as DOC.  

The whites are dominated by the Verdicchio grape grown abundantly on the coastal flats of the Castelli di Jesi DOC and further inland at altitude among the more demanding Apennine foothills. Here the Verdicchio di Matelica DOC produces very good wines revered for their longevity. 

The Montepulciano d’Abruzzo and Sangiovese grapes lie behind the two key red wine styles: Rosso Conero and Rosso Piceno. Meanwhile, the red indigenous grape Lacrima di Morro d’Alba can be refreshingly interesting.

Recommended producers: La Monacesca, Le Terrazze, Saladini Palastri

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Montepulciano

Montepulciano

The Montepulciano grape stands as a cornerstone of Italian viticulture, flourishing in Central and Eastern Italy. Despite its name, it maintains no genetic ties to the renowned Tuscan town of Montepulciano nor its celebrated Vino Nobile di Montepulciano, which predominantly features Sangiovese. Renowned for its adaptability, Montepulciano thrives in a spectrum of soil types and climates. Exhibiting robust growth characteristics, it yields generously and matures late in the season, offering winemakers flexibility in cultivation and harvest.

The heartland of Montepulciano lies in the Abruzzo district, where its flagship incarnation, Montepulciano d'Abruzzo, reigns supreme. Here, it delivers wines of remarkable character and distinction. In the Marche region, it harmonises with Sangiovese to craft illustrious blends such as Rosso Conero and Rosso Piceno, showcasing its versatility and capacity for nuanced expression.

Montepulciano wines typically embody a light to medium-bodied profile, brimming with fruit-forward flavours. Often characterised by gentle tannins and moderate acidity, they offer immediate pleasure and accessibility, best enjoyed in their youth. Yet, a select cadre of visionary producers employs low-yielding old vines, crafting 100% Montepulciano wines that undergo meticulous oak ageing. These esteemed bottlings defy convention, evolving gracefully in the bottle over a decade or more, unfurling layers of complexity and refinement.

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