Cora Montepulciano d'Abruzzo 750ml

Cora is a label from Bowler Wine, a New York importer, made with a single partner winery in Collecorvino, in the province of Pescara, Abruzzo. The fruit comes from that winery's own 30-hectare vineyard, some of it on old pergola vines.

It's 100% Montepulciano, hand-harvested. The farming is certified sustainable, with no herbicides, pesticides or irrigation, and the winery is certified carbon neutral. For 2024 the wine fermented 10 days in steel and part of it aged six months in large French oak casks. Earlier vintages were tank-aged. It's certified vegan and at least 13.5% alcohol.

Expect bitter cherry and spice, a medium-bodied, juicy palate and enough tannin on the finish for structure.

Against Zaccagnini Montepulciano, Cora is a little lighter and costs less; for a weeknight red under $10, choose Cora.

Pour it with pizza, pasta, grilled meats, poultry or vegetables.

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