The Collefrisio Vignaquadra Montepulciano d'Abruzzo is a perfect pairing for everyday meals that revolve around the Italian staples of pizza and pasta.Deeply colored in the glass, the nose shows sun-kissed, ripe, black cherry and blueberry notes. That palate is generous and rounded with ripe, chewy tannins and balanced acidity. The finish is moderate but shows subtle notes of licorcie and clove. The wine will not improve in the bottle but has the alcohol and structure to hold for a few years in bottle. Drink with a vegeterian lasagne.