Cataldi Madonna Malandrino Montepulciano d’Abruzzo 2023 750ml

Critical Acclaim — Vintage 2023

Vinous (Eric Guido) — 92 Points
"The 2023 Montepulciano d’Abruzzo Malandrino entices with its mineral-drenched bouquet of crushed rock and smoke giving way to herbal-tinged blackberry. It sweeps across the palate with silken textures and ripe red and hints of blue fruits as a wave of cool-toned acidity maintains lovely energy. Long and potent, this leaves a subtle coating of fine tannins and nuances of licorice as it tapers off. Already appealing today, despite its notable structure. Drinking 2026–2031."

Winemaker Description

Dark ruby colored with intense aromas of black cherry, blackberry, plum, and violets with a lovely earthy complexity. Full-bodied in the mouth with a rich texture, supple tannins, and a long, persistent finish. Made from organically grown grapes.

About Cataldi Madonna

Cataldi Madonna is one of Abruzzo’s most respected family estates, based in Ofena in the high-altitude Gran Sasso foothills — one of the most extreme and distinctive terroirs in all of central Italy. The estate farms organically, harnessing the dramatic diurnal temperature swings and rocky soils of the Ofena valley to produce Montepulciano d’Abruzzo of exceptional depth, structure, and mineral precision. The Malandrino — named for the Italian word for a charming rogue — is the estate’s flagship Montepulciano, consistently earning top critical scores and representing one of the finest expressions of the variety at any price.

Food Pairings

Lamb chops, grilled ribeye, braised short ribs, roasted vegetables, wild boar ragu, aged Pecorino, and hearty pasta dishes. Decant 30–60 minutes before serving; cellar through 2031.

Product Details

• Producer: Cataldi Madonna
• Appellation: Montepulciano d’Abruzzo DOC, Abruzzo, Italy
• Grape: Montepulciano 100%
• Certification: Organic
• Vintage: 2023
• Style: Full-bodied, mineral, structured Abruzzo red
• Drink: Now–2031 (decant 30–60 min)
• Format: 750ml