Montepulciano d'Abruzzo is one of the most underappreciated wines in Italy.  I suspect the problem could be that many people are basing their opinions on the basic sub $15 bottles that they have been shown.  When you taste a Montepulciano d'Abruzzo  like the Spelt Riserva, when the intention to make a quality wine began in the vineyard, you will begin to understand that not all wines from this region are created equally. 

Many of you are already fans of the La Quercia Riserva, which we have worked with for nearly a decade, I think this wine will be a nice companion on the shelves of my store.  

Vinous 92 Points

The 2020 d'Abruzzo Riserva Spelt is dark and earthy in the glass, with undergrowth and crushed stones giving way to black cherries and spice. This is round and silky in feel, with ripe wild berry fruits and spices that cascade throughout. Plum and medicinal blackberry linger as the 2020 tapers off long, lightly structured, yet relatively fresh. Well done.