Cònero DOCG
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The riserva version of Rosso Conero, from Montepulciano grown on the white limestone of Monte Conero right on the Adriatic. The sea breezes give these wines a lift that Abruzzo Montepulciano rarely has: black cherry, blackberry, violet, dried herbs and a touch of licorice, with dense but polished tannin and moderate acidity. Riserva bottlings from Umani Ronchi, Garofoli and Moroder are built for 10 to 15 years. Think of it as the Marche's answer to a serious, oak-aged Montepulciano d'Abruzzo Colline Teramane.
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Umani Ronchi
Conero Riserva Cumaro
The most widely available Conero DOCG in the US; black cherry, cocoa and tobacco with sturdy tannin, best after five years.
$30 to $40Wine-SearcherGarofoli
Conero Riserva Grosso Agontano
A benchmark since the 1980s, aged in French oak, with blackberry, balsamic notes and firm, ripe tannin.
$28 to $38Wine-SearcherMoroder
Conero Riserva Dorico
Organic estate on Monte Conero itself; deeper and more savory, with dried plum, leather and a long mineral finish.
$35 to $50Wine-Searcher
| Producer | Wine | Price | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Umani Ronchi | Conero Riserva Cumaro The most widely available Conero DOCG in the US; black cherry, cocoa and tobacco with sturdy tannin, best after five years. | $30 to $40 | Wine-Searcher |
| Garofoli | Conero Riserva Grosso Agontano A benchmark since the 1980s, aged in French oak, with blackberry, balsamic notes and firm, ripe tannin. | $28 to $38 | Wine-Searcher |
| Moroder | Conero Riserva Dorico Organic estate on Monte Conero itself; deeper and more savory, with dried plum, leather and a long mineral finish. | $35 to $50 | Wine-Searcher |