{"product_id":"2020-podere-castorani-cadetto-montepulciano-d-abruzzo-italy","title":"2020 Podere Castorani Cadetto Montepulciano d’Abruzzo, Italy","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"312\" data-end=\"326\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"312\" data-end=\"326\"\u003eThe Moment\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"328\" data-end=\"413\"\u003eSome reds are built to dominate the table.\u003cbr data-start=\"370\" data-end=\"373\"\u003eOthers know exactly how to belong there.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"415\" data-end=\"921\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-start=\"419\" data-end=\"476\"\u003e2020 Podere Castorani Cadetto Montepulciano d’Abruzzo\u003c\/strong\u003e is the kind of bottle that makes dinner feel easy — ripe red fruit, a little spice, a hint of chocolate, and the kind of mature tannin that gives the wine shape without making it feel heavy. It’s generous, grounded, and very comfortable around food. I\u003cstrong data-start=\"752\" data-end=\"773\"\u003entense red fruit\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong data-start=\"775\" data-end=\"813\"\u003elight hints of spice and chocolate\u003c\/strong\u003e, and a palate with \u003cstrong data-start=\"833\" data-end=\"851\"\u003emature tannins\u003c\/strong\u003e and a rounded, satisfying feel. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"923\" data-end=\"1408\"\u003eThis is Montepulciano in the style we love for weeknights and red-sauce dinners: warm, fruit-driven, softly structured, and just savory enough to keep it honest. It’s made from \u003cstrong data-start=\"1100\" data-end=\"1132\"\u003e100% Montepulciano d’Abruzzo\u003c\/strong\u003e, organically farmed, and the estate’s technical notes for adjacent vintages describe a traditional Abruzzo pergola system, long maceration, and aging in concrete, which helps explain the wine’s straightforward fruit and grounded texture. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1410\" data-end=\"1432\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1410\" data-end=\"1432\"\u003eWhat It Feels Like\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1434\" data-end=\"1556\"\u003eThink pasta on the stove, a loaf of bread on the counter, and a bottle that doesn’t need a special occasion to feel right.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1558\" data-end=\"1965\"\u003eWhat makes this wine work is how naturally it fits into dinner. The fruit is ripe enough to feel generous, but the spice, earth, and lightly savory tannin keep it from becoming soft in a forgettable way. S\u003cstrong data-start=\"1795\" data-end=\"1853\"\u003eubtle licorice, hints of cassis, and shading of earth\u003c\/strong\u003e, which gives the wine a little more dimension than your average easy red. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1967\" data-end=\"1983\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1967\" data-end=\"1983\"\u003eIn the Glass\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1985\" data-end=\"2122\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1985\" data-end=\"1998\"\u003eAromatics\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1998\" data-end=\"2001\"\u003eRed cherry, plum, blackberry, violet tones, and light hints of spice and chocolate. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2124\" data-end=\"2253\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2124\" data-end=\"2134\"\u003ePalate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2134\" data-end=\"2137\"\u003eRipe red and dark fruit with subtle licorice, spice, and a softly earthy edge. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2255\" data-end=\"2377\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2255\" data-end=\"2266\"\u003eTexture\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2266\" data-end=\"2269\"\u003eMedium- to full-bodied with mature tannins and an easy, rounded shape. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2379\" data-end=\"2524\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2379\" data-end=\"2389\"\u003eFinish\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2389\" data-end=\"2392\"\u003eSmooth, savory, and quietly persistent, with lingering fruit, spice, and a touch of chocolate. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2526\" data-end=\"2553\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2526\" data-end=\"2553\"\u003eWhy We Love This Bottle\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2555\" data-end=\"2845\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2555\" data-end=\"2575\"\u003eA Real Table Red\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2575\" data-end=\"2578\"\u003eThis is exactly the kind of Montepulciano that earns its place at dinner: ripe fruit, enough structure, and no unnecessary flash. The published notes consistently point to a food-friendly red with mature tannins and savory depth. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2847\" data-end=\"3017\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2847\" data-end=\"2871\"\u003eSoft, But Not Simple\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2871\" data-end=\"2874\"\u003eThe fruit is generous, but spice, licorice, and earthy notes give it a little more shape and personality. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3019\" data-end=\"3310\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3019\" data-end=\"3051\"\u003eEasy To Open, Easy To Finish\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"3051\" data-end=\"3054\"\u003eThis is one of those bottles that works with red sauce, roast meat, or cheese without asking much of the drinker. That’s my read based on its medium\/full body, mature tannins, and the food pairings merchants recommend. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3312\" data-end=\"3328\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3312\" data-end=\"3328\"\u003ePair It With\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3330\" data-end=\"3489\"\u003e• Pasta with meat sauce\u003cbr data-start=\"3353\" data-end=\"3356\"\u003e• Chicken parmigiana\u003cbr data-start=\"3376\" data-end=\"3379\"\u003e• Sausage pizza\u003cbr data-start=\"3394\" data-end=\"3397\"\u003e• Roast beef or veal\u003cbr data-start=\"3417\" data-end=\"3420\"\u003e• Pecorino, gouda, or cheddar \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3491\" data-end=\"3697\"\u003eThis is a red that shines with tomato sauce, roasted meat, and salty cheeses — the kinds of foods that like a little fruit, a little tannin, and a little savory edge. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3699\" data-end=\"3718\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3699\" data-end=\"3718\"\u003eTechnical Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3720\" data-end=\"3874\"\u003eProducer: Podere Castorani\u003cbr data-start=\"3746\" data-end=\"3749\"\u003eRegion: Montepulciano d’Abruzzo, Abruzzo, Italy\u003cbr data-start=\"3796\" data-end=\"3799\"\u003eGrape: 100% Montepulciano d’Abruzzo \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3876\" data-end=\"3982\"\u003eBody: Medium-Full\u003cbr data-start=\"3893\" data-end=\"3896\"\u003eStructure: Mature tannins · balanced freshness \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3984\" data-end=\"4114\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3984\" data-end=\"4002\"\u003eFlavor Profile\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"4002\" data-end=\"4005\"\u003eRed Cherry · Plum · Blackberry · Licorice · Spice · Chocolate · Earth \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4116\" data-end=\"4143\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"4116\" data-end=\"4132\"\u003eDrink Window\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"4132\" data-end=\"4135\"\u003eNow–2028\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"West Seattle Wine Cellars","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46093048021180,"sku":"213","price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0746\/8505\/5164\/files\/2020PodereCastoraniCadettoMontepulcianod_Abruzzo_Italy.webp?v=1774215006","url":"https:\/\/the-world-s-cellar.myshopify.com\/products\/2020-podere-castorani-cadetto-montepulciano-d-abruzzo-italy","provider":"The World’s Cellar","version":"1.0","type":"link"}