Umani Ronchi 'Podere' Montepulciano d'Abruzzo 2025

Montepulciano d’Abruzzo – a quintessentially Italian-sounding name and one of the country’s enduringly popular red wines. It comes from an area halfway down the Adriatic coast, well known for its dark-fruited, firm, savoury and earthy reds with a bright freshness that makes them easily approachable. This one is a medium-bodied example made without oak, which keeps the emphasis on fruit and freshness.

A very adaptable wine, it'll go well with grilled lamb, pork or chicken and most pasta dishes.

Although originally established by Gino Umani Ronchi in the heart of the Verdicchio Classico region, it wasn't until the 1960s when the Bianchi-Bernetti family bought the estate that things started to get more businesslike. They kept the Umani Ronchi name, but firmly put their own stamp on things. Massimo Bernetti was the one with a keen eye for expansion opportunities and with over 200 hectares under vine in Castelli di Jesi, Conero and Abruzzo, and a dedicated winemaking facility in each of these regions, they've achieved their objectives whilst still retaining a focus on quality. In the early 1990s Massimo's son Michele joined the business and the two of them continue to be the powerhouses behind things.