2020 Guerrieri Montepulciano Blend 'Guerriero della Terra'

Brace yourselves, Napa Cab lovers! This isn't a drill. The 99-point Guerriero della Terra Montepulciano, lauded by critic Luca Maroni as "one of the best Italian wines," is under $40!  That's right, you can experience a world-class red for a fraction of the price. BHW is thrilled to offer it at the lowest price anywhere, a whopping 33% off. This is what excites us most - bringing exceptional wines to you at incredible value. Don't miss this chance to pamper your palate without emptying your wallet!

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Italian Wine critic Luca Maroni said about this wine: "One of the best Italian wines, of exceptional intensity, which gives its fruit a rare consistency, softness, and intactness of aroma. A wine that becomes a sensual experience. Strict volume reduction, late harvest. Only the very best grapes from the oldest vines planted by grandpa Guerrieri flow into this Marche Rosso."

Here it is, folks! Introducing our #1Montepulciano, the one that has been impressing wine enthusiasts for nearly a decade with consistent 96-point ratings from the renowned Luca Maroni. And to top it off, it's just earned an astounding 99-point review for the third consecutive year!

James Suckling describes Montepulciano wines as "dense black fruit with brooding complexity, concentration, and seriousness." and that these wines are "solid, rich, easy to like." Over the years, we've found people who love Napa Valley Cabernet also love Montepulciano. Given the inflationary prices out of Napa, this is absolutely a wine and region to be stocking up on.Side note, if you also love high-quality Amarone, you'll also fall quickly for this wine.

Guerriero Della Terra is one of the best Montepulciano that we've had the fortune to taste and acquire in years. This wine is deep and powerful. An outstanding Montepulciano-Sangiovese blend that was blessed with 99 points by Luca Maroni, who said this is "one of the best Italian wines, of exceptional intensity, which gives its fruit a rare consistency, softness, and intact aromas. A wine that becomes a sensual experience."

Right in the middle of the Pessaro Hills, in the wine region of Le Marche, you’ll find Azienda Agraria Guerrieri, a family-owned winery that has been producing wine for more than 200 years.Today, this boutique Italian winery is run by the 6th generation of the Guerrieri family, Luca, Maria Giulia, and Alberto Guerrieri. This is Central Italy on the east coast, overlooking the Adriatic Sea.

Guerrieri comprises 48 acres of vineyards, planted in gray and blue marl soils, consisting of calcareous clay and silt. The vineyard is managed 100% under organic practices, with a minimum intervention policy. To learn more about this amazing grape and the wines from it, click here.

Guerrieri's philosophy of respect does not only apply to the vineyard, it also extends to the people. They're extremely responsible for the environment, the community, and their people. Their life mantra is to "Restore the ancient knowledge of our ancestors: Simplicity, respect, sustainability, solidarity."

Aging: 12 months in French Oak Barrels. 

95% Montepulciano and 5% Sangiovese. Amazing aromas of blackberry, blueberry pie, dark plum, intertwined with notes of chocolate and vanilla. Superb length. This wine is fabulous now and will age for 7-12 years. Serve lightly chilled and allow to decant at least 30 minutes.Pair this wine with red meat, game, and aged cheeses.

~99 Luca Maroni, 2023 Guide to the Best Wines of Italy

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