Corium is Tenuta Antonini’s vibrant take on Montepulciano d’Abruzzo. It pours an intense ruby red with purple highlights and opens on ripe red fruit, violet and rose, with a touch of sweet spice. The palate is warm, full-bodied and richly fruited, balanced by a fine, savory finish.
Tasting profile
Ripe red cherry and blackberry. Violets, rose petal, subtle baking spice. Medium plus body, rounded texture, fresh acidity, polished tannin.
Vineyard and making
• Grape: 100 percent Montepulciano
• Appellation: Montepulciano d’Abruzzo DOC
• Vintage: 2022
• Estate fruit from Ancarano, trained to Guyot
• Soils: Alluvial with medium clayey texture
• Vinification: Long maceration on the skins at controlled temperature
• Aging: 4 months in wood
• Alcohol: 14 percent
• Format: 750 ml
Food pairings
Excellent with tomato-based pastas, pizza with sausage or mushrooms, grilled pork or lamb, and aged cheeses like Pecorino. Serve at 60 to 64 °F.
Notable press and awards
Berliner Wine Trophy Gold 2022 and 2023.
Mundus Vini Gold 2022 and 2023.
Luca Maroni Best Italian Wines selection.
James Suckling 91 points 2024.
Falstaff Abruzzo Marche Molise Trophy 89 points 2025.
Zosimo Wine Critic 90 points 2025.
Decanter Silver 2025.
50 Great Red Wines Silver 2025.
Merano Wine Hunter 2025.
Quick take
Full-bodied Montepulciano with vivid fruit, floral lift and a touch of sweet spice. Juicy, generous and crowd-pleasing.
