Structure
Critic scores
No critic score is published for this bottle that we can cite with a reviewer, a vintage and a review year, so none is shown. The rating in the header is our own.
In the glass
Palate: dark fruit, spice
First made in 2003, Notari blends fruit from three old vineyards with different exposures, ages and training systems. The estate presents it as the wine that best states the character of hills that face the sea under the shelter of the Gran Sasso.
What it pairs with
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Grilled lamb chops
The wine's weight and firm tannins match grilled lamb. -
Maccheroni alla chitarra with ragu
A DOCG Montepulciano at this level suits the region's richest pasta dish. -
Aged cow's cheese
Savoury depth from old vines carries a mature hard cheese.
Facts
- Producer
- Fattoria Nicodemi · visiting guide
- Grapes
- Montepulciano (100%)
- Classification
- Colline Teramane Montepulciano d'Abruzzo DOCG
- ABV
- 14.5%
- First vintage
- 2003
Frequently asked about Notari Colline Teramane Montepulciano d'Abruzzo
What does Notari mean?
It is the old name of the estate's commune, Notaresco, chosen for the wine the family feels best expresses their hills.
Which vineyards go into it?
Three old vineyards with different exposures, ages and training systems, combined since the first vintage in 2003.
Is it a DOCG wine?
Yes, Colline Teramane Montepulciano d'Abruzzo DOCG, one of Abruzzo's three DOCGs, and the bottling is certified organic.