Coste di Moro Montepulciano d’Abruzzo, Abruzzo, [75cl] Italy
With lovely dark, supple black fruits, this is ‘smooth with some bite, fresh acidity and firm but ripe tannins. ‘Rich nose and palate. Very civilised,’ said OXO Tower’s Mark Graham, while team leader Peter McCombie MW said ‘With a dry finish, this is a crowd pleaser, but best with food.’
Best Italian Winery 2012
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Not only are wines that sell in the High Street supermarkets not permitted to enter*, but all of the judges are members of the on-trade, too. The tasting panel for the Sommelier Wine Awards reads like a Who’s Who of the UK hotel, restaurant and sommelier scene.
