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Key facts

Country
Italy
Grape
Montepulciano
Vintage
2011
Producer
MGM Mondo del Vino
Winemaker
Gaetane Carron
Stopper
Screwcap
ABV
13

Label Image

Label for Tesco Finest Montepulciano D'Abruzzo 75cl

Product Details

Tasting Notes

An opulent red, with big, concentrated tastes of Morello cherries, mocha and vanilla spice.

Storage Instructions

This wine is ideal for drinking now but can be kept for up to 3 years

Expert Opinion

In the press...

Of the 2011 vintage, Olly Smith said: "This juicy, mellow red is a good all-rounder to pair with meatier Chinese dishes. Fruity, soft, dark and a decent week-night glugger."

Olly Smith - Live Magazine, Mail on Sunday 20/01/2013

Background

History

'La Francese' is the locals' nickname for Gaetane Carron, the French winemaker who charmed the growers in Abruzzo into giving her their very best Montepulciano grapes. She has a real passion for wines and insists on being closely involved in the entire process, vine to glass.

Winemaking details

Gaetane Carron

Regional info

This wine is produced from some of the very best grapes grown in the hillside vineyards of Central Abruzzo.

Customer Reviews & Ratings

4.3 Stars Based on 27 Reviews

4 Stars

Good every day red

By EricW
05 April 2013
Explorer
Male, aged 65 or Over

This review is for the 2011 vintage

Although no fan of Italian wines I enjoyed this good value red.It lacked a bit of body but was full flavoured very easy to drink.

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4 Stars

Good with food

By blackjack17
07 January 2013
Explorer
Male, aged 45-54

This review is for the 2010 vintage

A good reasonable red to accompany italian casseroles, chilli con carne or a good pizza. Just needs a bit of time to breathe in a warm room at this time of year to enjoy at its best. A good alternative to the Nero d'Avola.

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4 Stars

good value

By navigio
03 January 2013
Explorer
Male, aged 55-64

This review is for the 2011 vintage

A fine wine in the sense that it offers delicate flavours and qualities.

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4 Stars

Montepulciano

By whalebones
02 January 2013
Dabbler
Male, aged 55-64

I have always enjoyed this style and this particular wine is reliably full and tasty.

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4 Stars

A perfecly acceptable wine

By chickendaisy
02 January 2013
Dabbler
Female, aged 55-64

This review is for the 2011 vintage

I served this with our Christmas dinner and there were no complaints. For the price, this was very drinkable and I would buy it again.

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5 Stars

A wine full of flavour

By Cheers
02 January 2013
Expert
Male, aged 65 or Over

This review is for the 2011 vintage

This wine is is highly recommended, it is full of flavour and as described. Other reviewers rated this wine highly and I endorse their findings. Fantastic value for money.

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5 Stars

Wonderfully quaffable

By Wally
31 December 2012
Explorer
Female, aged 45-54

This is a lovely dark rich wine good on it's own and with food. Great Christmas drink!

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4 Stars

easy drinking

By moneypenny
31 December 2012
Beginner
Female, aged 45-54

very smooth easy drinking fairly light red good flavour but not a wine to go yummy over - still it is very good

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4 Stars

Really tasty wine

By BionicMum22
29 December 2012
Dabbler
Female, aged 55-64

Thoroughly enjoyed this wine. Perfect with any type of food or even on it's own.

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4 Stars

tesco finest really is

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29 December 2012
Novice
Female, aged 65 or Over

My husband's favourite tipple (after a Single Malt) & goes down well with family and friends ,too.

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5 Stars

a firm favourite red wine

By bearcave
27 December 2012
Dabbler
Female, aged 55-64

We came across this wine by accident but since them we have ordered it twice from tesco and will do so again if and when any special offers come up

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5 Stars

Excellent wine for all occasions

By Hoppy
26 December 2012
Dabbler
Female, aged 55-64

This review is for the 2011 vintage

We have been drinking this wine for the last six months and find it very smooth and palatable. We also used it to make mulled wine for our drinks party and it went down so well.

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3 Stars

Very Good Value Indeed

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20 December 2012
Expert
Male, aged 65 or Over

At the sale price of less than 4 pounds one cannot fault this lovely tasty Italian treat. Not too heavy on the palate but with a little tannin this is a great wine for easy drinking. I have gone through 6 in two weeks and enjoyed it immensely. Is it fine wine? No of course not but its a great drink and remarkable value

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5 Stars

Great Wine

By Margaret65
18 December 2012
Dabbler
Female, aged 55-64

We have enjoyed drinking this wine as it seams to satisfy most peoples tastes. I enjoy a smooth fruity wine while my husband usually lkes to savour a more full bodied wine. This Montepulciano however suits us both. That makes it any excellent wine to be able to offer to guests when you don't know their paricular tastes. It also reminds us of wonderful holidays in the Umbrian mountains in the warmth of the Italian summers.

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4 Stars

The full monte

By Xspurt
11 December 2012
Male, aged 55-64

The opulent colour and bouquet tell you all you need to know here. The flavour experience does not disappoint. Nice job.

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4 Stars

Lovely everyday wine, Great with food

By spikedc
11 December 2012
Explorer
Male, aged 45-54

This review is for the 2011 vintage

Very fruity and juicy, sour /tart cherries mainly with a little vanilla. I know the term smooth is used a lot in wine tasting but this was pretty smooth hardly any tannic kick but a nice pleasant soft feel. It was when combined with that first mouthful of Spaghetti that this wine came alive and perhaps a little too drinkable. I found myself drinking this effortlessly along with the food, not the most flavoursome of wines but there was something that made it the perfect match for any pasta meal and at 13% alcohol the easiness of drinking became, well easy.

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4 Stars

Good value

By SRC49
04 December 2012
Explorer
Male, aged 55-64

This review is for the 2011 vintage

A reliable good value wine. This is my third purchase.

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5 Stars

exceptional wine !

By swimmer50
29 November 2012
Explorer
Female, aged 45-54

Loved this wine ! Wonderfull depth of flavour, a real delight for the palate. Also excellent value .

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4 Stars

good, everyday wine

By Digger
28 November 2012
Explorer
Male, aged 65 or Over

This review is for the 2010 vintage

A very pleasant wine, packed with flavour. Good with most meats and cheese or just to enjoy a glass on its own.

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4 Stars

impressed

By obie
27 November 2012
Female, aged 55-64

this wine was full of body, flavour and a great colour

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5 Stars

Super-duper red

By Debsgsd
25 November 2012
Explorer
Female, aged 45-54

Would defy anyone who likes a drop of red to find fault with this wine. Great value too - up there with the best of them - well done Tesco

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4 Stars

Good big wine

By samson
25 November 2012
Explorer
Male, aged 55-64

This review is for the 2010 vintage

Well worth buying. Goes welll with red meat and strong flavoured sauces retaining its full taste.

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4 Stars

Nice Red

By flatcapwineman
25 November 2012
Dabbler
Male, aged 55-64

This review is for the 2010 vintage

this is a nice red for the money and will go well with some stilton or a red meat dish . At the right price would buy again but being a yorkshire man at hart would not pay full price for a wine of this quality.

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5 Stars

Simply superb

By patr
24 November 2012
Dabbler
Male, aged 55-64

This review is for the 2010 vintage

A delicious wine with a fantastic fruity bouquet and a smoothness that belies its price. It is perfect with most dishes but is just as delightful on its own. Packed with sunshine and character. Only problem is that all my children like it too.

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5 Stars

lovely

By scott
26 October 2012
Beginner
Male, aged 35-44

a great tasting wine that is not to heavy and is easy to drink and goes well with italian dishes

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5 Stars

Simply fabulous.

By Hilary21
25 October 2012
Explorer
Female, aged 55-64

This review is for the 2010 vintage

I have been a big fan of this wine for years, it really is superb especially with Italian dishes, it just seems to draw extra flavour from such dishes - fabulous.

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4 Stars

A good example of the Montepulciano family

By godspocket
24 October 2012
Dabbler
Male, aged 65 or Over

For the price, this is a good value wine, and definitely worth repeating

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