WTN: Spinelli Montepulciano D'Abruzzo "Quartana" 2006

Fairly dark red in the glass.

Soft in the mouth, fleshy black cherry fruit, medium weight, smoke, earth, leather, tangy, with a bitter streak.

Good acidity on the finish.

A steal at $7.15 (Canadian).

Haven't found a Monte (not talking about your state police here) I didn't like. It is a go to wine whenever in doubt or waiting for the next paycheck.