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AI ResearchedThe 'Exceptional by ASDA' Montepulciano d'Abruzzo is a supermarket own-label red wine produced for ASDA by MGM Mondo del Vino, sourced from Italy's Abruzzo region. Made from 100% Montepulciano grapes under the DOC appellation, it is an approachable, fruit-forward everyday red that punches well above its modest price point. The wine has earned critic scores in the mid-to-upper 80s across multiple vintages and has previously been recognised at the International Wine & Spirit Competition.
Exceptional by ASDA (produced for ASDA by MGM Mondo del Vino)
ASDA is one of the UK's largest supermarket chains, releasing wines under its 'Extra Special' and 'Exceptional' own-label tiers. The Montepulciano d'Abruzzo is produced on their behalf by MGM Mondo del Vino, a major Italian wine group based in Emilia-Romagna.
Blend
100% Montepulciano
Tasting Profile
Vibrant with a sleek black cherry and plum nose with hints of tobacco and fresh porcini; the palate is soft and quaffable with cherry fruit, good acidity, and a velvety texture.
Region
Abruzzo is an Italian wine region on the eastern Adriatic coast of central Italy, bordered by Marche, Lazio, and Molise. The Montepulciano d'Abruzzo DOC, first classified in 1968, is its flagship red appellation, with the elevated Colline Teramane sub-zone holding DOCG status.
Price Context
Approximately £6–£8 in ASDA stores (UK); around $7–$10 USD equivalent — one of the most affordable Montepulciano d'Abruzzo wines on the market.
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