{"product_id":"emidio-pepe-montepulciano-d-abruzzo-2003","title":"Emidio Pepe Montepulciano d' Abruzzo 2003","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eItaly, Abruzzo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVintage 2003\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlc: 13.5% by volume\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBottle Size: 750ml\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEmidio Pepe Montepulciano d'Abruzzo 2003 is a mature expression of one of Abruzzo's most important indigenous grape varieties, produced by a family whose approach to long aging has made its wines a reference point for traditional Italian winemaking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2003 vintage was marked by a hot and dry growing season, yet the wine has retained the acidity and structure necessary for more than two decades of development. Today, the fruit has evolved toward dried black cherry and plum, accompanied by notes of leather, tobacco, earth, dried herbs, iron and savory spice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe palate has the depth associated with Montepulciano but, with age, the tannins have become integrated and the wine shows a more layered, savory character. There is still freshness underneath the mature fruit, which is one of the qualities I find most compelling in well-aged bottles of Emidio Pepe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is not simply an old wine; it is a wine produced from the beginning with long bottle aging in mind. For customers interested in mature Italian wines, traditional winemaking and the evolution of Montepulciano d'Abruzzo, the 2003 offers a rare opportunity to experience the variety after more than two decades of development.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood Pairing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pair with slow-roasted lamb, braised beef, duck, wild mushrooms, game, truffle dishes, aged Pecorino, or other mature hard cheeses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eServe around 60–64°F. Stand the bottle upright before serving and treat it gently. If it is an estate-decanted library release, excessive additional decanting may not be necessary.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"305 Wines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54204926460201,"sku":null,"price":310.97,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/305wines.com\/products\/emidio-pepe-montepulciano-d-abruzzo-2003","provider":"305 Wines","version":"1.0","type":"link"}