1. Brumale Montepulciano d'Abruzzo Italy

2. The cellar of Palazzo Bandino produces numerous wines, ranging from the typical Chianti of the Sienese hills, to the Nobile di Montepulciano DOCG, passing from Rosso di Montepulciano DOC to the very special Bandinello.

3. Brumale Montepulciano d'Abruzzo Among top 5% of all wines in region (2018 Vintage) Among top 5% of all wines in region (2018 Vintage)

4. Chianti is similar to other Sangiovese-based wines from Italy, notably Brunello di Montalcino (which is a bit more powerful and longer-lived in the cellar), Vino Nobile di Montepulciano, and Montecucco Sangiovese

5. With 8 different sub-zones, varying rules on production, a classification called Superiore that can be used in 7 of the 8 zones, and a number of wines that could be labeled either as Chianti or things like Brunello di Montalcino or Vino Nobile di Montepulciano, it's no wonder consumers are confused.