Marchese de Cordano "Aida" Montepulciano d'Abruzzo 2022

Marchese de Cordano is an estate rooted in the rugged, mountainous landscape of Abruzzo — a region on Italy's Adriatic coast that remains one of the country's most exciting and underexplored wine territories. The estate takes its name from the noble Cordano family, whose winemaking heritage in the region stretches back generations, and today produces wines that honor that tradition while embracing a modern commitment to quality and precision. Abruzzo's combination of high-altitude vineyards, Adriatic breezes, and mineral-rich soils makes it an ideal home for Montepulciano, the region's signature red variety.

The 'Aida' is the estate's flagship Montepulciano d'Abruzzo — a wine named with operatic ambition and crafted to match. The 2022 vintage delivered excellent ripeness and freshness across Abruzzo, and this Montepulciano is a compelling expression of the variety at its best. Deep ruby-purple in the glass, the nose is expressive and layered: ripe dark cherry, blackberry, and plum intertwined with dried herbs, leather, and a hint of dark spice. On the palate, the wine is full-bodied and well-structured, with firm but approachable tannins, vibrant acidity, and a long, savory finish with a distinctly Adriatic character.

The Marchese de Cordano Aida Montepulciano d'Abruzzo 2022 is exceptional alongside grilled lamb, slow-roasted pork, pasta all'Amatriciana, or aged Pecorino — a serious Abruzzo red that rewards those willing to look beyond the more familiar names of Italian wine.