April 27th 2024.
Have you ever tasted a wine that makes you feel like the heavens have opened up and "Hallelujah" from Handel's Messiah is playing in the background? It's a rare occurrence, but that's exactly how I felt when I took my first sip of Villa Verde Montepulciano d'Abruzzo. And the best part? It's a budget-friendly Italian wine from Morrisons, priced at just £6. But let's not get ahead of ourselves, I'll tell you the whole story.
I was at a wine tasting event when I stumbled upon this hidden gem. At first, I thought the background music was just my inner soundtrack, but then I noticed a pianist playing a grand piano right next to me. He was taking requests and even played some Billy Joel songs. However, even his talented fingers couldn't explain how a wine priced at £6 could be so delicious.
Let's take a closer look at Villa Verde Montepulciano d'Abruzzo. It's a complex wine with flavors of sour cherry, dried prune, and herbs. These are usually characteristics of wines that are double or even triple the price. So naturally, I had to find out more about this wine. I spoke to Emma Jenkinson, the Chief Wine Buyer at Morrisons, and she told me that this wine has been in their range for a while now. As someone who prides myself on being able to spot a great value wine, I was shocked that this one had never been on my radar.
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One of the most intriguing aspects of Villa Verde Montepulciano d'Abruzzo is its price. How can a wine that competes with the famous Chianti be priced at just £6? The answer lies in the production process. This wine is produced by Citra Vini Soc, a wine cooperative made up of around 5,000 family-run vineyards. With 6,000 hectares of vineyards, three production lines, and over 19 oenologists and agronomists, they are able to produce 18 million bottles of wine each year. And despite the large scale of production, Citra has been voted among the world's top 20 wineries by Wine Spectator Magazine. They are known for producing high-quality wines, and Montepulciano is one of their specialties.
Just to clarify, this wine is not from the town of Montepulciano in Tuscany, but rather from the Abruzzo region on Italy's eastern coast. And as the name suggests, it is made from 100% Montepulciano grapes. This grape is known for producing delicious red wines that are also great value for money. Of course, not all of Citra's wines are winners, but this one certainly is. And the best part? It pairs perfectly with pizza, making it a must-have for any pizza night, whether it's at a fancy restaurant or at home with a frozen pizza.
I was so impressed by this wine that I even asked Emma if they were planning to change the label. Thankfully, they decided against it. After all, why mess with a classic design that stands out amongst the wacky labels on the shelf? If it ain't broke, don't fix it.
So there you have it, the story of how I discovered the budget-friendly red of the season. Villa Verde Montepulciano d'Abruzzo, priced at just £6 at Morrisons. Trust me, you won't be disappointed. And if you want to stay updated on all things drinks-related, be sure to join Metro's Drinks Club. Cheers!
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