Gran Sasso Montepulciano variety_pinot-grigio

Gran Sasso Montepulciano variety_pinot-grigioProducer Gran Sesso vineyards are situated in Abruzzo, in the central eastern part of Italy, on the coast of the Adriatic Sea. The nearest major city is Rome. The two major grape varieties grown in the region are Trebbiano and Montepulciano. Gran Sesso farms and owns all its vineyards, and the vines are 15 20 years old. Tasting Note The makers have gone easy on the oak, which is not always typical for the region and variety, resulting in a balanced

It's open and plush and ready to be enjoyed

a delicate texture

Moppa and Moculta all contributing

medium-bodied with drying tannins

cherries and raspberry compote on the nose with an underlying layer of mineral

raspberry and strawberry

and Counoise comes from Bondar's home vineyard in McLaren Vale

It was that good - not too hot nor too cold

he established his own label

The vineyard has been dry grown now for over 10 years on quartz theres very minimal top soil

orange in appearance with superb aromatics like peach and apple

Pete calls the Tempranillo "another indulgence on his part"