2022 Torre Zambra Montepulciano d'Abruzzo Colle Maggio

Situated in the rolling hills of Abruzzo along Italy’s Adriatic coast, Torre Zambra calls the commune of Villamagna home. The brand makes several different bottlings, and Colle Maggio represents the entry-level for their more serious line. Rhone-like in character, its aromas are of plums, dark berries, earth, and forest floor. It’s versatile enough to enjoy on its own, or paired with heartier fare.

92 points, Vinous:

"The 2022 Montepulciano d'Abruzzo Colle Maggio is more savory than sweet, with a pleasantly earthy bouquet that mixes dusty earth and worn leather with wild strawberries and rose. Soothingly round and supple, it smooths over the palate with masses of ripe red and blue fruits, gaining a more tactile feel as grippy tannins mount toward the close. This finishes long, staining and structured, yet the tannins are sweet and soft in their contours." - Eric Guido