This old vine Montepulciano has a spicy bouquet with vibrant blackberries, plums and raspberries on the palate followed by hints of vanilla, tobacco and licorice. Rooted in Abruzzo’s Teramo Hills, this modern hub of winemaking has two aims; to make better wine year on year, and love the land where it grows. Despite a stint as a professional footballer, winemaker Luigi Valori is a botanist by training, and he uses this expertise in his vineyards daily. The winery is certified 100% organic, and Luigi only treats his vines with copper. So rather than wiping out all threats, the grapes have to work that bit harder to fight off disease. The result is slightly smaller berries with thicker skins, which means more tannins (and therefore more antioxidants), color and flavor in the finished wine.