DI SIPIO MONTEPULCIANO D'ABRUZZO 2022, Abruzzen

That lingering finish really makes this one stand out — I kept going back for another sip just to taste those cherry and spice notes again. It’s smooth enough to drink on its own but has enough structure to pair with a hearty pasta dish.

That subtle licorice note really comes through on the finish, and it paired beautifully with a simple pasta dish. For the price, the depth of flavor is genuinely impressive — I'll definitely be grabbing another bottle.

Opened this with dinner last night and the cherry and blackberry notes really came through, but that licorice finish is what kept me reaching for another glass. Soft and round exactly as described, still had enough structure to hold up to the pasta. Already ordered another bottle.