2001 Emidio Pepe Montepulciano d'Abruzzo, Italy Smallfry Vine Age: Planted from 1950-1980

Vine Age: Planted from 1950-1980

then aged 12 months in used Slovenian oak

and the scond from a vineyard called “Vaupessiot” with older vines and a full south-facing exposition overlooking the Yonne River

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The resulting wine born of tiny yields—1-ton per acre—has a powerful mid-palate structure that tastes like $50 Pinot Noir

2001 Emidio Pepe Montepulciano d'Abruzzo, Italy Smallfry Vine Age: Planted from 1950-1980De rasping of Montepulciano is done by end. Vinified with ambient, natural yeast in cement. Ages for two years in cement before bottling. Aged for 19 years in the cellar before release.