Fosso Corno Montepulciano AIRES

Fosso Corno Montepulciano d'Abruzzo Aires 2020 is a robust, characterful red wine from one of Abruzzo’s specialist Montepulciano producers. Crafted from estate vineyards overlooking the Adriatic Sea, it offers generous fruit wrapped in a firm, food-friendly structure. This vintage is fully ready to drink, showcasing the grape’s classic dark fruit profile with an authentic sense of place.

Tasting Notes
In the glass, the Aires 2020 presents a deep ruby colour with purple reflections, hinting at its youthful energy and concentrated fruit. The nose opens with ripe plums and black cherries, supported by subtle hints of dried herbs and gentle spice. On the palate, this Montepulciano is full-bodied and robust, with plenty of dark berry and stone-fruit flavours echoing the plum and cherry notes from the aroma. The tannins are firm yet approachable, giving the wine structure and grip without overwhelming the fruit. A balanced acidity keeps everything fresh and makes it particularly well-suited to rich, savoury dishes. The wine is drinking very well now, with a few more years of cellaring potential for those who enjoy a slightly softer, more evolved profile.

Production
Fosso Corno farms around 30 hectares of vineyards in a prime hillside location in Abruzzo, with a panoramic exposure that benefits from constant breezes and cooling influences from the nearby Adriatic Sea. The Montepulciano grapes for Aires are harvested at optimal ripeness to capture both richness and freshness, typically picked by hand to ensure careful selection in the vineyard. In the cellar, the wine is vinified in temperature-controlled conditions to preserve the variety’s intense fruit character, followed by maturation that allows the tannins to integrate and the flavours to harmonise, resulting in a polished yet authentic expression of Montepulciano d’Abruzzo.

Food & Serving
This is a natural match for hearty, savoury dishes such as grilled or roasted beef, veal chops, pork roasts and rich pasta dishes with tomato-based sauces or ragù. It works equally well with baked pasta, lasagne and rustic Italian fare where its structure can stand up to bold flavours. Serve at 16–18°C for optimal expression; a short decant of 30–45 minutes can help soften the tannins and open up the bouquet, especially if served in its youth.

Producer
Fosso Corno is a leading estate dedicated to Montepulciano d’Abruzzo, focusing on bringing out the full potential of this native grape variety rather than the Tuscan town that shares its name. With 30 hectares of vineyards ideally situated on a hillside with views of the Adriatic, the winery benefits from excellent exposure and a favourable microclimate that encourages slow, even ripening. Over the years, Fosso Corno has become known in the region for its consistent quality and for producing wines that balance generous fruit, structure and a strong territorial identity, helping to elevate the reputation of Montepulciano d’Abruzzo on the international stage.

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