86 2014 Cataldi Madonna Malandrino Montepulciano d'Abruzzo (Abruzzo) 5/4/18 ($19)
100% Montepulciano 13.5% alc
Color: Medium black cherry. (2.5) Bouquet: Simple earth, anise, herb and charred oak nuances complement cherry fruit. (3.0) Body: Middleweight with very good fruit and acidity. (2.5) Flavor: Parallels bouquet. (2.5) Finish: Parallels bouquet, but short with bitterness. (2.0)
Overall: Good with food, but a simple, entry level Montepulciano that could really use more fruit. (12.5)
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