Montepulciano d’Abruzzo is one of Italy’s most famous wines, and can be found on wine store shelves all around the world. This classic, well-rounded, plum-scented Italian red is made from Montepulciano grapes grown in the Abruzzo region, on Italy’s Adriatic coast. It is quite distinct from Vino Nobile di Montepulciano, which is a Sangiovese-based wine from Tuscany.
The Montepulciano d’Abruzzo DOC title was created in 1968, and covers a vast area of eastern Abruzzo. It spans all 75 miles (120km) of Abruzzo’s coastline (right up to the border with Molise in the south and Marche in the north) and spreads inland for roughly 20 miles (32km). Much of western Abruzzo is too mountainous for effective viticulture, so most Montepulciano d’Abruzzo wines come from the low hills, plains and coastal areas. The finest examples come from the hills of the Teramo province; these have been granted their own DOCG title Montepulciano d’Abruzzo Colline Teramane.
Montepulciano, one of Italy’s most popular red wine grapes, has thrived in Abruzzo since the middle of the 18th century. A plump grape, which gives good yields of easy-drinking wine, it is popular with producers and consumers alike. The variety typically provides deeply colored juice (which varies from ruby to purple depending on vintage and the particular winemaking techniques used) with low acidity and soft, unobtrusive tannins.
A Luca Maroni 2016 “Wine of the Year”, this 70% Primitivo/30% Negroamaro blend was rated 98 points and Best Italian Red Wine. Negroamaro grapes are partially dried, and then blended with primitive grapes, then aged in French oak barrels. This process gives the wine a ripe cherry, super rich and complex finish.
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Sol is the authentic Mexican beer that believes in freedom and independence and celebrates those who want to be true to themselves, because only by being true to yourself, can you be Espiritu Libre.
Whether you’re searching for a secluded beach to surf, hiking a new path or simply seeking your next great moment of freedom, do it with a cool bottle of Sol in hand.
FitVine Wine was born when three friends made a pact to craft amazing wines that also fit their lifestyles. Whether doing CrossFit, cycling, running, skiing, paddle boarding, or just enjoying the outdoors; they set about combining their love for wine and fitness, with an ethic for sustainability.
To create wines that are clean tasting and rich in flavor and mouth-feel, FitVine wines go through malolactic fermentation and perform dry fermentation with no residual sugar levels. In doing this, both the Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc have 90 calories and 3g of carbohydrates at 13.4% alcohol (per 5oz glass). The Cabernet and Pinot Noir have 95 calories and 3.4g of carbohydrates at 13.9% alcohol.
Any remaining sugar is only that which is naturally found in the alcohol and is less than 0.2g per 5oz glass. So, if you’re trying to be more conscious about what you’re putting into your body, and looking for a wine that champions the way you want to live your life – drink FitVine !
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Moosehead Breweries Limited is the last major brewery in Canada still owned by Canadians. The brewery is located in Saint John, New Brunswick and operates with values that have been safely guarded by the same family for 148 years.
Despite obstacles – devastating fires, Prohibition, the Great Depression, two world wars, obstructive trade barriers, and bruising competition from breweries 100 times its size – Moosehead is one of the most durable and long lasting companies in Canada. Ultimately it has been the Oland family’s passion for beer that has enabled them to be successful over the long term.
With their product on beer shelves from the Maritimes to B.C., and its flagship Moosehead Lager shipped to approximately 350 distributors in the U.S.; Moosehead has become an iconic mainstay in North America’s beer industry.
Inspired by the North Coast’s dedicated (and sometimes chilly) surf community, our Double IPA will melt the ice in your beard and never lose its balance.
A clean fresh aroma leads to dry and incredibly refreshing taste with just a hint of natural juicy lime notes coming through. A crisp, clean spiked sparkling water, with minimal sweetness and no aftertaste – just a lingering hint of tangy lime. 5% ABV, low carb & 110 calories!
SweetWater’s roots began back in Boulder, Colorado in the early 90’s while Freddy Bensch and Kevin McNerney were roommates at the University of Colorado, Boulder.
During their time out west, they realized they had more of a hankering for beer than books. Their first step into the profession was washing kegs on the loading docks of a local brewery for free beer. Not a bad job when you’re in college! With all this free beer, their grades went up, their cars got fixed, friends were plentiful and the sun shined a little brighter. Once they were finished with school, it was time to either find a real job, or get serious in the brewing business. Easy choice, right? Freddy and Kevin headed off to the American Brewers Guild in California aka Brewing School to sharpen up their knowledge of “Fermentation Science”! After that they were off and running brewing beer for other breweries around the west coast, learning their craft while keeping the dream of their own place alive. Check out the vid for more of their story!
