CAMPO AFFAMATO Montepulciano d’Abruzzo

Campo Affamato gives Montepulciano a patient, traditional treatment: spontaneous fermentation, extended skin contact and more than a year in oak. The single-vineyard red is built for substantial food at the table.

Key details

• Montepulciano from Abruzzo, Italy
• Single vineyard with 30-year-old vines
• About 30 days on skins; 14 months in large barrels and tonneaux
• Sugar Level: Dry
• Body: Full-bodied

Pairing & serving

Serve at 60–64°F with lamb, sausages or mushroom ragù. Taste before giving a short decant.

After opening & when to enjoy

Recork and refrigerate upright. Enjoy within about 3–4 days for best flavor, allowing each pour to warm slightly before serving.

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