Montepulciano d'Abruzzo is a red Italian wine made from the Montepulciano grape in the Abruzzo region. Its dominant flavours include red plum, oregano, sour cherry, and boysenberry. As the second-most planted grape in Italy, these wines are meant to be drunk young and have earned a reputation for being perfect pizza wines. With its naturally high acidity, grippy tannins, and strong herbal flavours, Montepulciano is best paired with rich, savoury dishes such as beef brisket, roasted veggies, or baked mac 'n cheese.