Montepulciano

The robust herbal and tobacco-like flavors with grippy tannin often call for richer and more savory foods. A Medium-bodied red wine generally pair with some of the meatiest meats (like roasted pork shoulder) and pair nicely alongside rich, roasted winter vegetables. If you learn only one tip about pairing with Montepulciano, it is to match it with something with substance (fat).