Abruzzo
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Abruzzo lies between the Apennine peaks and the Adriatic, so its vineyards get mountain air at night and sea breezes by day. Most of the wine comes from the hills of Chieti province in the south-east.
Our 9 Abruzzo wines come from Masciarelli (including its Marina Cvetić line) and Jasci & Marchesani: Montepulciano, Trebbiano, Cerasuolo rosé and Pecorino.
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- Climate
- Mediterranean on the coast, cooler in the hills
- Soils
- Clay and limestone hills
- Red grapes
- Montepulciano
- White grapes
- Trebbiano Abruzzese, Pecorino, Passerina
Appellations and our wines
All Abruzzo tech sheets (PDF)Montepulciano d'Abruzzo DOC
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At least 85% Montepulciano grape; Riserva at least 2 years ageing
How to sell A soft, dark, generous red at a friendly price. Not the same as Vino Nobile di Montepulciano from Tuscany: here Montepulciano is the grape.Pairs with: Grilled meat, lamb, pasta with meat sauce
Trebbiano d'Abruzzo DOC
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At least 85% Trebbiano Abruzzese or Bombino Bianco
How to sell A dry white with more body than its name suggests; the Riserva is barrel-aged and serious enough for main courses.Pairs with: Fish, white meat, pasta with vegetables
Cerasuolo d'Abruzzo DOC
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Deep-coloured rosé from at least 85% Montepulciano
How to sell A deep cherry-coloured rosé with real flavour: a good pick for guests who want something between white and red.Pairs with: Pizza, seafood, Asian dishes
Terre d'Abruzzo and Colline Teatine IGT
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Regional wines with freer grape rules
How to sell Wines made from grapes outside the DOC rules, such as Pecorino, a local white grape with herbal, citrus freshness, and Chardonnay.Pairs with: Seafood, fresh cheese, salads
Producers in Abruzzo
Region facts: general Abruzzo references; appellation rules from the official production rules (disciplinari), checked before publishing.
