2022 Jasci 'Donatella' Montepulciano d'Abruzzo

100% organic Montepulciano from vineyards in the province of Chieti. Sees 15 days of maceration with aging in both cement and stainless steel tanks. 13% alcohol.

Expect intense floral aromas of violet on the nose that intermingle with fruity notes of strawberry and black currant, backed with fragrant hints of cinnamon and vanilla. The palate is full-bodied, round and with a long fruity aftertaste. This bold Montepulciano d’Abruzzo pairs well with flavorful dishes, such as hoisin and balsamic glazed lamb chops or seared mushrooms with garlic and thyme, or the local classic “sagnette e fagioli,” fresh pasta with beans.

Located on the hills that rise from the Adriatic Sea and neighbouring the coastal town of Vasto in Abruzzo, the Jasci family has been growing grapes and producing wine for three generations. Starting In the early 1960s, Pasquale and Maria turned the focus of their farm to producing estate wines. In 1980, their son Giuseppe decided to convert the farm to organic, becoming one of the first ten wineries in all of Italy to be certified. Today led by grandson Donatello Jasci and his wife Piera, the family is the second largest single grower in all of the region. Donatello’s approach in the cellar is consistent with his farming: clean and simple. The wines see little or no oak and have a purity of flavor that is rare at the price. In addition to his duties at the winery, Donatello Jasci has served as President of the local Organic Growers’ Consortium.