{"product_id":"valle-martello-villamagna-abruzzo-italy","title":"Valle Martello Villamagna DOC, Abruzzo, Italy","description":"\u003cp data-end=\"342\" data-start=\"0\"\u003eSun-warmed black cherry, wild herbs, and a quiet hint of cocoa rise from the glass, then pull inward toward something darker and more structured as the wine opens. 2020 Valle Martello Villamagna DOC shows Montepulciano at full voice, generous and expressive at first, then increasingly precise, with depth that rewards patience and attention.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"364\" data-start=\"344\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"364\" data-start=\"344\"\u003eProduct Details:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"411\" data-start=\"401\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"459\" data-start=\"429\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"443\" data-start=\"429\"\u003eWinemaker:\u003c\/strong\u003e Corrado Masci\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"510\" data-start=\"484\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"494\" data-start=\"484\"\u003eGrape:\u003c\/strong\u003e Montepulciano\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"527\" data-start=\"513\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"521\" data-start=\"513\"\u003eABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e 14%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"610\" data-start=\"530\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"545\" data-start=\"530\"\u003eWinemaking:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long skin maceration in temperature-controlled stainless steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"682\" data-start=\"613\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"623\" data-start=\"613\"\u003eAging:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6 months in barriques, followed by extended bottle aging\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"719\" data-start=\"685\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"699\" data-start=\"685\"\u003eAllergens:\u003c\/strong\u003e Contains sulfites\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"745\" data-start=\"721\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"745\" data-start=\"721\"\u003eSensory Description:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1128\" data-start=\"747\"\u003eRipe black cherry and blackberry lead, layered with licorice, dried Mediterranean herbs, and a subtle earthy undertone. The palate is smooth yet firmly structured, with vibrant acidity lifting the fruit and fine-grained tannins shaping the wine through the mid-palate. Notes of dark chocolate, berry compote, and a cool, mint-tinged freshness emerge toward a long, composed finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1153\" data-start=\"1130\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1153\" data-start=\"1130\"\u003eAwards \u0026amp; Accolades:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"1194\" data-start=\"1155\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1194\" data-start=\"1155\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1194\" data-start=\"1157\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1171\" data-start=\"1157\"\u003e91 Points:\u003c\/strong\u003e Wine Enthusiast (2024)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1222\" data-start=\"1196\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1222\" data-start=\"1196\"\u003eWinemaker's Background:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1748\" data-start=\"1224\"\u003eValle Martello is a third-generation family estate founded by Giuseppe Masci and now guided by a group of cousins who assumed stewardship at the turn of the millennium. The estate’s vineyards are spread across opposing hilltop exposures, allowing careful selection and balance even in warmer vintages. This thoughtful approach is especially important within the tightly defined Villamagna DOC, where altitude, clay-limestone soils, and wide day-to-night temperature shifts contribute to wines of notable power and precision.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1774\" data-start=\"1750\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1774\" data-start=\"1750\"\u003eServing Suggestions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2084\" data-start=\"1776\"\u003eServe at 18 to 20°C in a large red wine glass to allow the aromatics and structure to fully unfold. A short decant of around 30 minutes is recommended. Pair with roasted or grilled meats, slow-cooked Mediterranean dishes, aged salumi, or firm, mature cheeses that can stand up to the wine’s depth and tannin.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bluebird Beverage and Distribution","offers":[{"title":"2020 \/ 750mL","offer_id":42054101794871,"sku":null,"price":32.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2699\/1632\/files\/Valle_Martello_Villamagna_DOC_Abruzzo_Italy_2020.png?v=1768161356","url":"https:\/\/www.winedispensary.com\/products\/valle-martello-villamagna-abruzzo-italy","provider":"Wine Dispensary","version":"1.0","type":"link"}