"... the Tiberio wines have never been better. The constant evolution and better understanding of vines and practices that Cristiana Tiberio and her brother, Antonio, have pursued over the years manifests in a selection of wines that go from strength to strength." - Eric Guido, Vinous
Some of our most popular and best-selling Italian wines come from the Abruzzo region, primarily in the form of the iconic Montepulciano reds, but you can add to the list some outstanding whites and the region's singular rosé style, Cerasuolo. In a region full of historic estates, Agricola Tiberio is a relative newcomer, but the quality that began with the vision of founder Riccardo Tiberio in 2000 is now reaching new heights under the uncompromising care of his son and daughter, Antonio and Cristiana.
The estate began with a single parcel of old Trebbiano Abruzzese vines, which now produces the world-class Fonte Canale, which garnered a whopping 98 points from Vinous in the 2023 vintage. But the fireworks don't stop there. Indigenous, massale-selected Montepulciano forms the backbone of the range, producing everything from an outstanding 94-point, sub-$25 denominacion expression and an equally stellar 94-point Cerasuolo to a brooding cellar thoroughbred in the barrique-aged Montepulciano Archivo. Their father's forward thinking also resulted in a rare planting of massale-selected Pecorino, one of the few in the region, resulting in a double 92-point, "wickedly fresh" version in 2023.
If you're looking for a must-try new discovery from Italy, put Tiberio at the top of your list. It's safe to say the wines punch with the very best in Abruzzo, and will have even the most seasoned Italian insiders highly impressed.
Spicy to the core, the 2022 Montepulciano d'Abruzzo wafts up with a blend of crushed cherries and wild berries, dusty violets, lavender and traces of incense. This is elegant in feel with silken textures and rich red and blue fruits. A crisp mineral sensation forms toward the close. The 2022 leaves the palate drenched in primary concentration, finishing with edgy tannins offset by a spike of residual acidity. Frankly, it's incredible that this is Tiberio's entry-level red, as the 2022 displays impressive depth and complexity. It's also a tremendous value. This is the total package.
94 points, Eric Guido, Vinous (Aug 2023)
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