Vigna Madre Rosso da Uve Appassimento 2022 – Montepulciano Terre di Chieti IGP

Vigna Madre Rosso da Uve Appassite 2022 is a rich, concentrated red crafted from 100% Montepulciano, grown in the hills of Terre di Chieti, Abruzzo. What sets this wine apart is its production via the appassimento method — a traditional Italian technique where perfectly ripe grapes are partially dried after harvest to intensify their flavour, texture and natural sweetness. This gives the wine an unmistakable depth and smooth, velvety richness.

During appassimento, Montepulciano grapes lose water and gain concentration, resulting in a fuller-bodied, more complex wine with darker fruit, greater structure and a silky mouthfeel. It’s a style associated with premium, artisanal reds — and the warmth of Abruzzo lends itself perfectly to this technique.

In the glass, the wine shows a deep, intense ruby red with dark garnet hints. The nose is immediately expressive, offering aromas of black cherry, ripe plum, blackberry, dried fruit, sweet spice and subtle cocoa. These dried-fruit characters are a hallmark of the appassimento method and give the wine a beautifully layered aromatic profile.

On the palate, the wine is full-bodied, smooth and concentrated, with rich flavours of cherry, blackcurrant, raisined fruit, clove and vanilla. The 14.5% alcohol is seamlessly integrated, contributing warmth and roundness without overpowering the fruit. Silky tannins and a long, persistent finish complete the experience. This is a wine made to impress — generous, expansive and deeply satisfying.

Tasting Profile

• Grape: 100% Montepulciano

• Colour: Deep ruby red

• Aromas: Black cherry, plum, blackberry, dried fruit, sweet spice, cocoa

• Palate: Full-bodied, dense fruit, velvety texture, smooth tannins

• Alcohol: 14.5%

• Finish: Long, warm, rounded with dried-fruit depth

Food Pairing

Excellent with:

• Slow-cooked beef, lamb or venison

• Pasta with rich ragù or lasagne

• Charcoal-grilled meats

• Mature cheeses

• Mushroom dishes and truffle risotto

Serve at 17–18°C. Decant 30–45 minutes for best expression.

Why This Wine Stands Out

This is Montepulciano taken to a higher level: richer, more concentrated and more luxurious thanks to the appassimento drying technique. Vigna Madre has created a wine that combines power with smoothness, making it ideal for those who enjoy bold yet beautifully balanced Italian reds.