Montepulciano’s a wine for hard times

A budget-friendly Italian red you'll love


East of Rome, Abruzzo is high above sea level and brimming with sheep. (It’s also where you’ll find montepulciano grapes, which are recommended for planting in 20 of Italy’s 95 provinces.) (File Photo)

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