2001 Emidio Pepe Montepulciano d'Abruzzo, Italy Smallfry Muscat (3%)

Muscat (3%)

this site produces Wei-Kü’s most textural and rich Grand Cru – though we are talking about Wei-Kü so when I write “rich” I still mean more lithe than nearly 90% of the other wines made in the Mosel

and the scond from a vineyard called “Vaupessiot” with older vines and a full south-facing exposition overlooking the Yonne River

The wines range from fresh and gulpable to intense and age-worthy

The resulting wine born of tiny yields—1-ton per acre—has a powerful mid-palate structure that tastes like $50 Pinot Noir

2001 Emidio Pepe Montepulciano d'Abruzzo, Italy Smallfry Muscat (3%)De rasping of Montepulciano is done by end. Vinified with ambient, natural yeast in cement. Ages for two years in cement before bottling. Aged for 19 years in the cellar before release.