Lunaria Coste Di Moro Montepulciano d'Abruzzo

Lunaria's Coste di Moro Montepulciano d'Abruzzo is an organically farmed expression of Abruzzo's signature red varietal, sourced from hillside vineyards along Italy's central Adriatic coast. The wine ferments in stainless steel to preserve fruit clarity, then ages in French oak barrels that contribute toasted notes without obscuring the earthy core Montepulciano is known for. This bottling offers structure and warmth, red fruit and black cherry jam layered over subtle cocoa and toast, a departure from the thin jammy versions that dominate the market. Lunaria operates as one of Abruzzo's leading organic and biodynamic estates, farming hillside parcels where Montepulciano reaches full phenolic ripeness while retaining the varietal's characteristic almond-skin tannin. Abruzzo's continental climate delivers hot summers moderated by Adriatic breezes, a combination that gives Montepulciano its signature balance of ripe fruit and firm tannin. The estate captures both elements in the Coste di Moro bottling, vinifying to emphasize the varietal's natural intensity rather than softening it for mass appeal. The French oak integration is careful, toasted but not sweet, supporting rather than reshaping the wine's profile. In the mouth the wine is warm and structured, with soft tannins that finish with Montepulciano's典 almond note, a textural signature of the grape. Pair it with grilled lamb chops, pasta all'amatriciana, or aged pecorino—the tannin structure handles fat and umami with ease, and the acidity cuts through richness without thinning out. This is a weeknight red that drinks above its price point, equally suited to a Tuesday carbonara or a weekend braise. Serve it slightly cool, around sixty degrees, to let the fruit and structure emerge in balance rather than the alcohol dominating the glass. In stock at Off Premise in Lincoln Park.