Aromas of sawdust and anise carry the nose, not giving away much fruit. The palate is more boisterous in cherry and plum tones, with a sheen of warm spice and wood notes on top. Soft tannins and bright acidity lend support to the whole. Producer Information Azienda Vinicola Talamonti is an Italian wine estate, located in Abruzzo and particularly known for its red wine produced from the Montepulciano grape. The business was founded in 2001 by the Di Tonno family. The estate cultivates 45 hectares (111 acres) of vineyards. In addition to the native Montepulciano and Trebbiano, Talamonti has also planted Pecorino and Merlot. The fruit is vinified in a range of different fermentation vats corresponding to the different vineyard parcels. After extensive trials, the red wines are aged in a mix of small and large barrels made from French, American, Austrian and Eastern European oak. The portfolio is headed by Kudos, a blend of Montepulciano and Merlot, and the Trabochetto Pecorino, both of which are classified as Colline Pescaresi IGT. Talamonti also produces Montepulciano d'Abruzzo wines, as well as a couple of Trebbiano d'Abruzzo wines.