A guide to saying it correctly
How to Pronounce Montepulciano
A popular Italian red wine, often mistaken for its region. Here's how to say it right.
montepulciano
MON-tuh-pull-CHAH-no
/ˌmɔn.tə.pul.ˈtʃɑ.noʊ/ · mon · te · pul · cya · no
Native US English · Kokoro neural TTS · 0:01
It's also a common topic in wine reviews and discussions among enthusiasts.
Where the word comes from
The name comes from the town of Montepulciano in Tuscany, Italy, though the wine is most famously produced in the Abruzzo region.
Common ways people get it wrong
- MON-tuh-pol-SEE-ah-no People sometimes pronounce the 'c' like an 's' and the 'ia' like 'ee-ah', but the 'c' is a hard 'ch' sound and 'ia' is a single syllable 'ah'.
- MON-tuh-pool-CHOO-ah-no The 'ci' in Italian is pronounced 'chee', not 'choo'. Focus on the 'CHAH' sound for that syllable.
Frequently asked
Is Montepulciano a grape or a place?
It's both! Montepulciano is the name of a town in Tuscany, but the wine grape of the same name is most famously grown and produced in the Abruzzo region of Italy.
What does Montepulciano wine taste like?
Montepulciano d'Abruzzo, the most common version, is typically a medium-bodied red wine with notes of dark fruit like plum and cherry, often with a hint of spice. It's generally approachable and food-friendly.
How do you pronounce Montepulciano wine?
Say it like MON-tuh-pull-CHAH-no. The emphasis is on the 'CHAH' syllable, and the 'ci' makes a 'ch' sound, not an 's' or 'sh'.
