I Fauri 2022 'Ottobre Rosso' Montepulciano d'Abruzzo 750ml

The 2022 Montepulciano d'Abruzzo Ottobre Rosso opens with a burst of dusty rose, wilted violets and wet stones before settling on lavender-laced blackberries. Silken in feel and with a solid core of ripe red berry fruits, this swirls across the palate easily, guided by juicy acidity. Licorice hints settle in toward the close. The 2022 is dramatically long and staining with a spicy tinge, leaving edgy tannins that frame the experience well without slowing its momentum.

Score: 92 points -- Eric Guido, Vinous, 2024