Velenosi Brecciarolo 2021 – Marche’s Fiery Montepulciano Swagger

Tasting Notes

This wine doesn’t tiptoe—it saunters in. Rich ruby with garnet edges, hitting your nose with pulped red fruits, winking with fresh violets, and flickering with a whisper of spice and vanilla oak. Hot on the palate? Try black plum, anise, clove, and pressed blue flowers, wrapped in a body that’s dense, polished, and deliciously bold.

Meet the Winemaker

The Velenosi family rebooted Marche’s wine scene in 1984 with guts, grace, and Garret-complex wine pedigree. Small-owned vineyards, clay-calcareous soils, and old-school Guyot vines give this Malbec-Montepulciano backstage swagger without the flash. It’s terroir flex–made-tangible.

Wine Specs

• Varietal Blend: 70% Montepulciano, 30% Sangiovese 

• Vintage: 2021

• Region: Rosso Piceno Superiore DOC, Marche (Ascoli Piceno & Offida hills at 200–300 m elevation) 

• ABV: ~13.5% (consistent across vintages) 

• Serving Temp: 16–18 °C—cool charm, not cold posting

Critic Reviews

• James Suckling: 91 pts. This one’s sharp—expect ripe berries and chewy tannins rewarded by time

• Wine Enthusiast: 88 pts (“Best Buy”)—earthy richness with value punch

• Real-talk tasting: Dense plum compote, warm spices, sleek tannins, and charisma that doesn’t cost a Cos d’Estournel

Food Pairings

Break out dinner that matches the energy:

• Vincisgrassi (Marche-style lasagna) or olive all’ascolana—regional perfect

• Grilled beef ribs or rustic sausage ragu—meaty and mood-matching

• Aged Pecorino or Parmigiano-Reggiano—cheese that plays bold

Why You Need This Bottle

Because you’re not here to sip basic. Brecciarolo is that rare breed—structured, full-bodied, floral-spicy, yet humble and affordable. Drink now for charm or stash for swagger—it's confidence in a glass.

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