2022 Tiberio, Montepulciano d'Abruzzo

The 2022 Tiberio Montepulciano d'Abruzzo DOP masterfully showcases the region's flagship grape. The vintage's hot and dry summer, mitigated by well-timed September rains and cool Adriatic breezes, allowed Montepulciano to achieve excellent ripeness, concentration, and freshness. Sourced from the family's vineyards in Cugnoli, at 350 meters above sea level, this wine benefits from clay-calcareous soils and the unique microclimate where the Apennine mountains meet the Adriatic Sea. Under the meticulous guidance of Cristiana and Antonio Tiberio, the estate is renowned for its dedication to indigenous varieties and a philosophy of minimal intervention. With fermentation by indigenous yeasts and aging solely in stainless steel, Tiberio's approach highlights the purity of the Montepulciano grape and the distinct expression of this challenging, high-altitude terroir.