Valle Martello 2024 Montepulciano d'Abruzzo 750ml

The nose is herbaceous and earthy, with aromas of wild fennel, mint, black olive, tart blackberry and black cherry, while the palate is laden with ripe, juicy berries and cherries and a chocolate coffee note that takes over for the earth and herbs, but the fennel element eventually returns as sambuca.

Score: 91 points -- Daniella Callegari, Wine Enthusiast, 2025