Two Italian wines from Tesco this week, both from the Abruzzo region of Italy. We are very familiar with Montepulciano d’Abruzzo, a great inexpensive, all-purpose wine that goes well with so many foods. Pecorino, a local grape variety that almost disappeared ten years ago, is less well-known. It has since been revived and is now used to make some excellent wines.
Tesco Finest Pecorino 2024, Terre d’Abruzzo
12% abv, €12 (€9 with Clubcard)
Lightly textured with rounded pear and peach fruits. This would make a great aperitif with antipasti, pasta dishes or with lighter fish dishes and creamy goat’s cheese salads.
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Tesco Finest Montepulciano d’Abruzzo 2021
13% abv, €12 (€9.50 with Clubcard)
Medium-bodied with smooth dark cherry fruits, a touch of spice and dark chocolate on the finish. Enjoy with most pasta or pizza dishes.
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