Valle Martello
Valle Martello sits in Villamagna, a corner of Abruzzo in central Italy where Montepulciano thrives on hillside terrain. The winery's focus is singular: expressing the dark-skinned grape across different bottlings that capture the region's mineral spine and structured tannins. Prima Terra Montepulciano d'Abruzzo stands as the flagship, rated 90.0 by prestige critics Wine Enthusiast and Decanter. The standard Montepulciano d'Abruzzo follows at 88.7, while Due Archi Villamagna Riserva—a reserve expression—scores 88.0. Each wine reflects Abruzzo's continental climate and limestone-rich soils, which lend Montepulciano its characteristic earthiness and grip. The lineup demonstrates how a single varietal, handled with precision across different vineyard selections and aging protocols, can yield distinct interpretations of place.
Critics
Wine Enthusiast, Decanter