Purple Hands Oenotri Montepulciano 2023

This 2023 Oenotri fermented in amphora is a big step up on the standard bottling with old fashioned cola, and inky aromas, with a dusting of dried herbs which shows confidence and presence. Broody flavours follow, dark and mysterious, with strong earthy tones with an attractive freshness and vibrancy supported by an undercoat of mouth coating tannins. A fascinating and unique take on the variety as well as a triumph for the vintage.

Angus Hughson

Founder at Winepilot

Angus is an award-winning wine writer and the Founder and Publisher of Winepilot, the Australian Editor for leading international publication VINOUS with Antonio Galloni based in New York City and the Co-Publisher of The Australian Ark with over 15 years of publishing, writing and judging experience.

Critic and publisher