Barone di Valforte
Barone di Valforte produces Montepulciano from Abruzzo, the central Italian region where this dark-skinned grape finds its most distinctive expression. Montepulciano d'Abruzzo is a wine of structure and earth—firm tannins, dark cherry, and mineral spine—and the winery's versions demonstrate the variety's range across different expressions. The Montepulciano d'Abruzzo Riserva represents the top tier, aged to develop complexity and depth. The standard Montepulciano d'Abruzzo and Colle Sale bottling sit alongside it, each offering the grape's characteristic profile of weight and savory character. Wine Spectator, Wine Enthusiast, and Decanter have all assessed the winery's output, reflecting the quality and consistency of these Abruzzese reds.
Critics
Wine Spectator, Wine Enthusiast, Decanter