Montepulciano

Montepulciano is a red wine grape variety grown widely in central Italy, most notably its eastern Abruzzo, Marche and Molise regions. The variety was named after the Tuscan parish of Montepulciano, but, confusingly, is not used in the famous wines produced there (i.e. Vino Nobile di Montepulciano).

Synonyms include: Cordisco, Morellone, Primaticcio, Uva Abruzzo, Violone.

Food matches for Montepulciano include:

• Roasted veal stuffed with spinach
• Deep-dish pizza
• Beef satay