Umani Ronchi 'Jorio' Montepulciano D'abruzzo 2020 (750ml)

Umani Ronchi's Jorio is a Montepulciano d'Abruzzo from the 2020 vintage, made from the region's signature dark grape in the eastern Apennine foothills. This is straightforward, serious red wine in the modern Abruzzese style: dry, medium-bodied, and built for the table rather than the cellar.

The wine opens with red plum and dark cherry, grounded by earthy mineral notes and a subtle herbaceous thread. There's good acidity and fine tannin structure that feels refined rather than aggressive, allowing the fruit to come through clearly. The finish is clean and persistent, with just enough grip to pair well with food. This is a wine that tastes like where it comes from: honest, unselfconscious, and made to drink now.