We love it when a wine this expressive is this inexpensive. You can taste Abruzzo here, even if (like me) you’ve never been there, and buying this bottle is a lot cheaper than airfare. Organic cultivation, a long maceration and a year in used "botti" attest to the care given this entry-level wine, and the soft, smoky fruit, savory tannins, orange harmonics, spicy finish, and earthy return are the reward that you, the winedrinker, receive. Enjoy it with spaghetti Bolonese, a classic pepperoni pizza, or vegetable lasagna.