Societa Agricola Rabasco, Cancelli Rosso, 2025

£22.40

Light, pure Montepulciano from Pianella’s Cancelli vineyard; short skin maceration, stainless steel, no added SO2, bright cherry-led fruit at 12.5% ABV.

morello cherry
plum
bright
supple

At a glance

Producer: Società Agricola Rabasco
Region: Abruzzo
Grape: Montepulciano
Vintage: 2025
Country: Italy
Wine type: Red
Alcohol: 12.5%
Size: 75.0cl
Farming: Biodynamic — practising Organic — practising

Taste profile

Acidity: High
Tannin: Low
Sweetness: Dry

What to eat with it

pizza margherita
tomato-based pasta
grilled sausages
herb-roast chicken

How to serve it

Serve: Cellar temperature (14–16°C)

Why Cave selected it

A lifted, chillable take on Montepulciano from a biodynamics-driven grower; vibrant fruit, low intervention and versatility at a fair price.

About the wine

Not your typical montepulciano here as this is much much lighter than you might expect. Ruby red in the glass, the wine has aromas of red fruits, in particular Morello cherries and plum. The palate is smooth with good acidity and a wonderful brightness. Can even be served lightly chilled if you are that way inclined.

About Società Agricola Rabasco

Iole Rabasco inherited her family’s small vineyard and olive grove, neither of which have ever been treated with chemicals. And she’s taken that blessing and run with it. Her property is nestled in north-central Abruzzo where you have unique meso- and micro-climates. Her 3.5 hectares are located in the village of Pianella, in the province of Pescara, about 40 kilometres from the Adriatic Sea. The base of the Gran Sasso mountain range runs along its western edge. The vines are trained in the traditional tendone-style pergola, and all the work is done by hand. She intentionally keeps her yields low. She prefers her wines to have acidity and freshness rather than power and extraction.

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