# La Piuma Montepulciano d'Abruzzo (2022)

- **Producer:** MGM Mondo del Vino
- **Colour:** red
- **Type:** still
- **Grapes:** Montepulciano
- **Region:** Abruzzo, Italy
- **Style:** Classic
- **Alcohol:** 13.0%
- **Average price:** €8
- **Contains sulphites:** Yes
- **When to drink:** Now or Later
- **Serving temperature:** 15–18 °C
- **Aromas & flavours:** cherry, plum, blackberry, raspberry, black pepper, chocolate, vanilla

## About this wine

La Piuma, meaning 'The Feather', was created by MGM Mondo del Vino (founded in 1991 by Alfeo Martini, Roger Gabb, and Christoph Mack, now part of the Argea Group) to symbolize lightness, elegance, and accessible Italian winemaking. Produced in the Abruzzo region situated between the Apennine Mountains and the Adriatic Sea, this bottling focuses on regional identity and authentic varietal character.

## Interesting facts

- The name 'La Piuma' translates to 'The Feather', representing elegance and an easy-drinking style.
- Producer MGM Mondo del Vino was previously named #1 European Wine Producer of the Year by Mundus Vini.
- Crafted without oak aging to showcase the unadulterated red fruit and spice profile of Montepulciano.

## Food pairing

Montepulciano's vibrant acidity and supple tannins make it an exceptionally versatile match for tomato-based sauces, char-grilled meats, and savory cheeses. The wine cuts through rich fats while harmonizing with savory Italian herbs.

## Wine making process

Grapes are harvested between late September and mid-October, then gently de-stemmed and soft-pressed. Fermentation and maceration take place in temperature-controlled stainless steel vats at 24–26°C to extract color and soft tannins. The wine ages on fine lees in stainless steel tanks prior to bottling, deliberately avoiding oak barrel contact to maintain pure fruit expression.