1985 Montepulciano d'Abruzzo
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Still looking youthful! Mid ruby with orange tinges. Fabulous complex nose with plenty of concentration and depth and a few signs of ageing. Savoury notes and just the beginning of tar, tobacco and a suggestion of Moroccan leather. Great freshness and lift on the palate and still this essence of youthfulness and vibrancy. Fine, coating tannins underneath. (WS)
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Walter Speller, jancisrobinson.com
Antonio Galloni, Vinous
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The 1985 Montepulciano d'Abruzzo is another wine that is stunning today. A medium faded red, it opens with an alluring, ethereal nose followed by notes of tobacco, leather, stewed fruits and minerals. Much of the fruit has faded, yet this delicate, medium-bodied wine displays enough supporting structure and freshness to drink well for another ten years although it is a joy to drink right now.
About the producer

Emidio Pepe is a star of the Abruzzo region and one of Italy’s most famous names. Worshipped by natural-wine lovers for its low-intervention approach, this estate makes category-defying, age-worthy examples of Montepulciano, Trebbiano and Cerasolo d’Abruzzo, as well as Pecorino Colli Aprutini.