Il Conte Villa Prandone, Montepulciano Marche Rosso Lu Kont 2019

Il Conte Villa Prandone’s Lu Kont 2019 is a powerful and characterful red from the hills of Monteprandone in Italy’s Marche region. Made primarily from Montepulciano, it combines dark fruit, pronounced structure and well-integrated oak with the distinctive maritime and mountain influences of the Ascoli Piceno area. The estate has deep roots in the local countryside, where generations of experience and a close connection to the land shape its wines.

Tasting Notes
The wine is clear and intensely deep ruby red in appearance. On the nose, generous aromas of liquorice and wild berries are joined by subtle spicy and oaky nuances. The palate is full-bodied and structured, with concentrated dark fruit, firm but polished tannins and a layered, complex finish. Its balance of fruit, structure and 12 months of oak ageing gives Lu Kont the potential to develop further in bottle. It can be enjoyed now after decanting, or cellared for several more years as its fruit and savoury notes become more integrated.

Production
The vineyards are located near Monteprandone in the province of Ascoli Piceno, where breezes from the Adriatic Sea meet cooler air from the Sibillini Mountains. This combination creates a healthy, balanced microclimate that supports even grape ripening. The grapes are gently pressed before maceration in stainless-steel tanks, with manual punch-downs and fermentation at controlled temperatures. After fermentation, the wine matures for 12 months in oak barrels, followed by a further 12 months in concrete tanks and at least six months of bottle ageing.

Food & Serving
A natural match for hearty dishes such as grilled or braised red meats, wild boar ragù, roast lamb and mature hard cheeses. Its structure also works well with rich pasta dishes and regional Italian cuisine. Serve at approximately 16–18°C. Decant for 30–60 minutes before serving, particularly when opening the bottle young, to soften the tannins and allow the aromas to unfold.

Producer
Il Conte Villa Prandone is based among the rolling hills of Monteprandone in Marche’s Ascoli Piceno province. The estate’s long-standing roots, passion for viticulture and diverse plantings—including Montepulciano, Sangiovese, Merlot, Passerina, Pecorino and Trebbiano—reflect the character of the area. Its wines are shaped by the meeting of Adriatic and mountain breezes, with a focus on expressing the healthy vineyard environment and the distinctive identity of southern Marche.

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