$23.99 on 6+ mix & match ok (code: 6SAVES2)

The winery's red wine calling card, it is a remarkable achievement for quality at this price. I have not tasted this vintage but I did have the 2018 a few years ago and it was fantastic.

Varietal: 100% Montepulciano
Altitude: 250-300 meters a.s.l.
Soil Composition: Mainly clay-limestone
Vine Age: Planted 1972, 1995
Fermentations: Fermentation in steel tank, oak barrels, mainly used French oak barriques, for 15-18 months

92 pts Vinous
Drinking Window 2025 - 2030
The animalistic 2022 Montepulciano d'Abruzzo smolders up with mentholated herbal tones and a dusting of cocoa powder before giving way to dried black cherry and violet pastille aromas. It's round and soft in texture, with saturating red and blue fruits. A core of brisk acidity maintains fantastic balance. This finishes gently tannic and long, with a twang of bitter dark chocolate under an air of lavender. The 2022 makes for a wonderful introduction to the Torre dei Beati style.
- By Eric Guido on May 2025
Fausto Albanesi’s wines are a perfect example of how new oak can be an excellent pairing with Montepulciano when used judiciously. His lineup of reds impresses from top to bottom, with one of the best entry-level offerings in the region. At the top of the pyramid, the rich and sensual Mazzamurello and the complex and structured Cocciapazza provide collectors with a choice of instant gratification over the medium term or delayed satisfaction over the long term. During this visit, Albanesi opened a 2004 Cocciapazza that was a model of perfect maturity. It’s important to note that even in today’s market, the current release sells for under $50. That’s a remarkable relative value in my book. As for the whites, they are just as enjoyable, if a bit less complex, but that’s splitting hairs. The new Trebbiano d'Abruzzo Diverto, sourced from sandy soils just four kilometers from the coast in Francavilla al Mare, is a shining example of the depths that these wines can achieve—vertical, deeply mineral and built for the cellar. In the difficult 2023 vintage, Albanesi fared better than many of his neighbors, with a 30% reduction in red wines but far less effect on the white wines.