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Published - Saturday, September 06, 2008
Wine of the Week: Bracco Montepulciano d’Abruzzo 2005
Say “Mon-teh-pool-CHAH-no dah-BROOT-so” and you’ve found one of our new favorite Italian wines.
This simple but earthy red is made with Montepulciano grapes in the Abruzzo region of central Italy. It is hand selected by actress Lorraine Bracco, known to many as Dr. Jennifer Melfi from “The Sopranos.“
Bracco Wines started in 2005 when the actress traveled to Italy to handpick eight wines. Bracco told The Brooklyn Paper that her Montepulcianio is a staple, red table wine meant to be consumed right away. “I love it,” she said.
We agree. There’s nothing complicated about this wine, which has a strong, leathery bouquet, light cherry flavor and a very soft finish. Savor a mouthful and let the name roll off your tongue.
Sherry: “Wonderful dry, smoky, earthy cherry flavor.” 3-1/2 stars
Chris: “Leather and earth, cherry flavor and a red licorice finish. 3-1/2 stars
Available locally for about $11.
Coming next week: Yvon Mau Colombard-Chardonnay
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