While visiting my grandfather’s town in Abruzzo I stopped for a lunch, tour, and tasting at Emidio Pepe. I really enjoy Montepulciano D’Abruzzo wines. But I haven’t quite developed a palate for wines. I’m young and learning. The staff were rather curious about how I even found out about them. I didn’t know much about their wine before arriving. I had read some threads on what wine I should bring back and Emidio Pepe was recommended frequently.
This was my first tour of winery. I’ve been on several distillery and brewery tours but never a winery. It was to say the least a great experience all around. The lunch was a 7 course meal using only local ingredients. I enjoyed the dessert so much I almost forgot to take picture. The food was incredible.
Now for the wine. Through the courses I tasted the following in order. 2024 Trebbiano, 2021 Trebbiano, 2024 Pecorino, 2022 Pecorino, 2023 Montepulciano, and 2003 Montepulciano. All of which were greatly enjoyed. It was interesting drinking a wine that was almost as old as me.
Their Montepulciano was different from any others that I’ve had. In a good way. I wish I knew how to describe the notes. But I ended up buying 6 bottles to take home. Well worth it after seeing what it costs in the US.
by colombian_snow
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Thanks for sharing, because they are on my bucket list to visit! How did you get in touch for this visit?
Absolutely sick tour though I haven’t really had their wines they are on my radar
that’s crazy that the winery doesn’t know about Pepe’s highly-esteemed (almost legendary) status among winos! I didn’t even think they would even give tours or tasting to those who don’t make appointments & aren’t in the trade. Is it run like a agriturismo b&b?
My grandfather was also from Abruzzo! And this happens to be one of my favorite producers in Italy irrespective of the aforementioned. Incredible trip and probably a bucket list item for myself given it’s not easy to travel to.
Great place! Stayed there while on vacation and had a wonderful time. Glad you enjoyed it. We did the 7 course dinner and it was great. If you can get their aged trebbiano I would highly recommend!
What are those old bottles? I want to try those!
Favourite Italian wine
Wow, hell of a winery to visit as a newcomer! I’m envious—I adore Abruzzo wines and have never had a chance to taste Emidio Pepe.
Very cool spread they have up there at the winery.
Had a bottle couple years ago, strong menthol notes. Definitely very unlike any other montepulciano I’ve had, and I’ve had quite a few.
Wow
that pictures of all the unmarked bottles stacked up is wild. I didn’t know what I was looking at for a second
Oh my. One of my favorite wines. Beautiful! Thanks for sharing !
I think it was Liz Lemon who said “I want to go to there”