Montepulciano Archives - The Boozy Epicure

1983 Emidio Pepe Montepulciano d’Abruzzo

June 26, 2017

I've been a fan of Emidio Pepe wines for a few years now. I wrote about my first experience with Emidio Pepe Montepulciano d'Abruzzo back in 2014 when I opened the 2003 vintage. It changed my perspective on wine, on what wine could taste like, and the beauty of drinking... Read More

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2003 Emidio Pepe Montepulciano d’Abruzzo

July 4, 2014September 9, 2016

I had never heard of Emidio Pepe when I bought this bottle of wine. I was talking to a shop owner, asking questions and looking for something "interesting" and he pulled out this bottle. I was confused. Montepulciano d'Abruzzo from 2003? My general rule was to drink Montepulciano nice and... Read More

Italy Montepulciano Red Blends/Other Tasting Wine

2010 Bosco Montepulciano d’Abruzzo

July 31, 2013September 9, 2016

Sometimes I wish wine sellers wouldn't try so hard. I was looking through the wine at Costco recently when I came upon the 2010 Bosco Montepulciano d'Abruzzo on sale for $9. I like Montepulciano, so I came in closer to check it out. At that moment, the staff member, trying... Read More