Contesa Atteso Appassimento 2023
750 ml Montepulciano Italy 2023
Contesa Atteso Appassimento 2023 is a dry, full-bodied red from Montepulciano (Italy), in the rich, smooth reds style. Tannins are moderate and acidity moderate; oak influence is little. Good with bolognese, steak, beef stew, chilli con carne.
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£21.25
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Taste profile
inferred · confidence 0.45
sweetness
1 / 5
dry
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body
4 / 5
full
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tannin
3 / 5
moderate
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acidity
3 / 5
moderate
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oak
2 / 5
little
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Estimates by WineGenie, not the merchant's or a critic's words. Built from the grape's typical profile, the appellation, terms in the name and the merchant's description. How this works.
Facts
Style
Rich, smooth reds
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Colour
Red
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Origin
Italy
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Grapes
Montepulciano
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ABV
not stated by merchant
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Farming
not stated
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Vegan
yes
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Critic score
none
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Drinking window
not stated
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Decant
not stated
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Food
Occasions
dinner party · steak night
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About Montepulciano
Typical aromas: black cherry, plum, blackberry, dried herbs, black pepper. Serve at 15–17 °C. Grape page.
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Typical for Montepulciano · knowledge base
Sweetness
bone dryluscious
Body
lightfull
Tannin
lowhigh
Acidity
lowhigh
Oak
noneheavy
Alcohol
lowhigh
Typical for the variety; not a measurement of this bottle.
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Merchant's description
Made from grapes left to dry naturally on the vines, this red wine captivates with notes of ripe, almost jammy fruit, balanced by just the right amount of acidity. Azienda Agricola Contesa
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