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Emidio Pepe Montepulciano d`Abruzzo 1979
HED00929
75 cl
13%
£560.00
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Emidio Pepe Montepulciano d`Abruzzo 1979 exemplifies the estate’s dedication to traditional winemaking. Crafted from organically grown grapes, each berry is handpicked and foot-pressed, a rarity today. The must ferments with native yeasts in cement tanks, adhering to an approach free from additional sulphur. Aged for two years in concrete tanks, it retains a raw authenticity reflective of its time. Emidio Pepe has been preserving the integrity of Abruzzo winemaking since 1964, with all labelling and bottling processes conducted meticulously by hand. This vintage encapsulates a moment in Abruzzese history.
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A dark, deep red with amber hues, the 1979 Montepulciano d’Abruzzo Vecchie Vigne bursts from the glass. It displays a mature blend of brown spices, crushed rocks, animal musk and smoky dried cherries. This is so soft, textural and round in feel; the 1979 displays bright, energizing acidity. It’s only the inner earth tones and pronounced minerality that reveal its age, yet with a lingering core of citrus-laced currant that still resides. The 1979 leaves the palate surprisingly refreshed, hinting at soy and tobacco throughout its long and fully resolved finale. This is showing beautifully, but I get the sense that a decline is on the horizon. Eric Guido20th October 2022
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