Talamonti is one of Italy’s most dynamic boutique wine producers. Founded in 2001 by husband-and-wife team Rodrigo Brian Redmont and Antonella Di Tonno, Tenuta Talamonti is a trailblazer in central Italy’s Abruzzo region.

Motivated by a tremendous passion for their local roots, the Redmont-Di Tonno family aim to share Abruzzo’s unique terroir and extraordinary microclimate with the world. They cultivate primarily native grape varieties over 75 hectares of Estate vineyards and Olive Groves in the pristine commune of Loreto Aprutino and practice winemaking centered on purity of varietal expression. As part of this mission, they’ve spearheaded the region’s shift away from a co-op, volume-centric system toward terroir-driven, premium, estate wine production.

OUR SUSTAINABLE LIFESTYLE

We began the path to sustainable farming and winemaking long ago. From our start, we have held the belief that growing the highest quality grapes and crafting the best wines possible can be only achieved through taking care of the land and our people. Our commitment to environmental stewardship, equitable treatment of our employees and supporting our local community is part of our DNA and certified by third party certifications. All our vineyards are certified SNQPI, the Italian National Certification program. Since 2015, our family has chosen to source energy exclusively from wind turbine farms and our own solar panels for 100% generation of the power needed to run the winery and bottling operations.

CERTIFICATIONS

All wines are certified Vegan. We have committed to developing a comprehensive inclusion and diversity plan to foster an environment in which every employee is contributing fully and able to win for themselves, Talamonti and our customers. We are also the first winery in the world to be certified for Diversity, GEEIS, since 2021.

Our link to the Abruzzi region, to its history, and our roots represent the basis for all the names selected for Talamonti wines. Therefore, the choice to link the Montepulciano d’Abruzzo grape, the region’s prince red grape to one of the region’s most important landmarks was obvious.

Area of Production: Loreto Aprutino (PE)
Grape Varieties: Montepulciano d’Abruzzo 100%
Soil: Limestone clay
Altitude: 300 meters above sea level
Training system:  Overhead trellis
Vineyard Planting Year: 1995-2002
Ageing: 12 months in 300L French Oak barrels, then bottle aged for 12 months minimum

Dark Ruby-Red with violet undertones. Complex wild berry notes framed by elegant oak spices. Blackcurrant, spicy cherry integrated with hazelnut and coffee

Drinkable today, it will age well for the next 8-10 years. Perfect with red meats, game and aged sheep cheese.

Best enjoyed at 18C

James Suckling – 89 points

Tobacco, sage, toast and black fruit on the nose. It’s firm and toasty with a medium to full body and dusty, oak-influenced tannins. Vegan. Drink in 2024.

Wine Advocate – 89 points (2018)

Packaged with a fuzzy, velveteen label, the Talamonti 2018 Montepulciano d’Abruzzo Riserva Tre Saggi (with 50,000 bottles released) is another very thick and concentrated expression from a rugged corner of central Italy where mountains with wildflowers and sheep make for a spectacular and bucolic Italian dreamscape. There is lot of sweetness here that comes across thanks to jammy fruit and lavish oak tones. I find that the 2018 vintage generally lacks that extra dimension you want.

Talamonti recently acquired an additional 15 hectares in Scanella (Loreto Aprutino) with old vines of Pecorino and Montepulciano. In other news, this estate has recently upgraded its wines to higher denominations (like the recently created Abruzzo DOC or Riserva status). A new winemaking director named Paolo Benassi was hired four years ago, and lastly, the estate bought an old palace in Loreto Aprutino that is being restored for visitors.