Ay, Ay, Ay...Montepulciano!!!

2008 Pirovano Montepulciano, Abruzzo, Italy ($7.99 at Whole Foods)
This was charming. It was light on its feet, but gave depth to something more spiritual. It was like tree bark. It had bright red cherry aromas, and was like that of damp earth. It had a great feeling and was a great value. It was so good that I wrote a song about it. Click the title "Ay, Ay, Ay...Montepulciano!!!" to hear the song..."Montepulciano".

Abruzzo

2004 Illuminati “Riparossa” Montepulciano d’ Abruzzo $15 (10/2/07) – reminds me of the pine needles that cut your hands when climbing a tree. The drinkability gives prunes and plums a better reputation than before. Someone give me a slice of pizza. Last tasted 2007 Drink now-2015 

2005 Montereggio di Messa, Marritima by Campo Bargello 9/6/07 - for $8 a glass, no one who complain about this wine. it had a really nice sweet nose with a little bit of body odor. It was like a sweaty Italian man who's eating fresh tomatoes off of a pizza. It was hot-blooded, chewy and it reminded me like food rather than an alcoholic beverage. It had an opaque maroon color. It had plumy and quaffable soft tannins. Last tasted 2007 Drink now-2015 