2023 Podere Umani Ronchi Montepulciano d’Abruzzo

This Montepulciano d’Abruzzo opens with clean aromas of black cherry, ripe plum, and red currant, supported by hints of dried herbs and light spice. On the palate, the wine is medium-bodied and fresh, with juicy dark fruit framed by moderate acidity and soft, well-integrated tannins. A subtle mineral note adds texture through the mid-palate, while the fruit remains focused and just ripe rather than heavy. 

Podere Umani Ronchi is a family-owned estate with deep roots in Marche and Abruzzo, recognized for its role in elevating indigenous varieties such as Verdicchio and Montepulciano. Founded in the mid-20th century, the winery places particular emphasis on its Abruzzo vineyards, where estate-grown fruit, careful site selection, and conditions shaped by elevation and Adriatic influence guide viticulture. In the cellar, winemaking is restrained and pragmatic, with clean fermentations, controlled extraction, and limited oak use to preserve fruit clarity, balance, and drinkability, allowing wines like Montepulciano d’Abruzzo to express regional character rather than a dominant stylistic imprint.