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!["Costalupo" Bianco Controguerra DOC 2020]()
“Costalupo” Bianco Controguerra DOC 2020
Fresh Cuvée from predominantly Trebbiano and thus typical for Abruzzo. Very harmonious and beautifully fruity in smell and taste. SUPERIORE.DE
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The 2019 vintage received the following awards:- Grape Varieties: 70% Trebbiano, 15% Chardonnay, 15% Passerina
- Cultivation: conventional
- Expansion: 6 months in stainless steel tank
- Development: stainless steel tank
- Filtration: yes
- Alcohol Content: 12,50 % vol
- Total Extract: 21,65 g/l
- Total Acidity: 5,95 g/l
- Residual Sugar: 1,75 g/l
- Sulfite: 85 mg/l
- ph-Value: 3,38
- Closure: natural cork
- Serving Temperature: 8-10 °C
- Storage Potential: 2023
- Food Recommendations: starters
- Allergen Note: contains sulphites
stored air-conditioned12020220 · 0,75 l · 8,53 €/l · Price (DE) incl. VAT, excl. Shippingavailable immediately
!["Campirosa" Cerasuolo d'Abruzzo DOC 2020]()
“Campirosa” Cerasuolo d’Abruzzo DOC 2020
Authentic rosé wine with fruity cherry and raspberry notes on the nose, soft and harmonious on the palate with a fresh acid wire underneath. SUPERIORE.DE
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The 2019 vintage received the following awards:- Grape Variety: 100% Montepulciano
- Cultivation: conventional
- Expansion: stainless steel
- Development: stainless steel tank
- Vegan Clearing: yes
- Filtration: yes
- Alcohol Content: 13,00 % vol
- Total Extract: 23,00 g/l
- Total Acidity: 5,80 g/l
- Residual Sugar: 1,90 g/l
- Sulfite: 85 mg/l
- ph-Value: 3,46
- Closure: natural cork
- Serving Temperature: 8-10 °C
- Storage Potential: 2023
- Allergen Note: contains sulphites
stored air-conditioned12022820 · 0,75 l · 8,80 €/l · Price (DE) incl. VAT, excl. Shippingavailable immediately
!["Riparosso" Montepulciano d'Abruzzo DOC 2018]()
“Riparosso” Montepulciano d’Abruzzo DOC 2018
The craggy, red-tinged rocky landscape of Ripe in the immediate vicinity of the vineyards gave its name to the Riparosso. Its intense bouquet of delicately fresh character is beguiling, the velvety and mild taste absolutely seductive. SUPERIORE.DE
"Vanilla notes on the nose with very ripe fruit aromas. Fresh on the palate with smooth texture." Decanter
"Savory tones of dried tobacco and mentholated herbs ride over a ripe bramble-berry core on the nose. The light-bodied palate follows suit, adding in a tangy crushed stone. There's real grip to the tannins but the succulent, crunchy fruit offers a fine counterbalance." Wine Enthusiast
read more- Grape Variety: 100% Montepulciano
- Cultivation: conventional
- Expansion: 8 months large oak barrel
- Vegan Clearing: yes
- Development: wooden barrel
- Filtration: yes
- Alcohol Content: 13,50 % vol
- Total Extract: 29,00 g/l
- Total Acidity: 5,60 g/l
- Residual Sugar: 2,50 g/l
- Sulfite: 89 mg/l
- ph-Value: 3,64
- Closure: natural cork
- Serving Temperature: 18-20 °C
- Storage Potential: 2021+
- Allergen Note: contains sulphites
stored air-conditioned12022118 · 0,75 l · 9,00 €/l · Price (DE) incl. VAT, excl. Shippingavailable immediately
![Trebbiano d'Abruzzo DOC 2019]()
Trebbiano d’Abruzzo DOC 2019
Clear straw-yellow colour, fresh bouquet with notes of citrus fruits and flowers. On the palate it presents itself as fresh and delicate. Acidity, structure and length in perfect balance. SUPERIORE.DE
read more- Grape Variety: 100% Trebbiano
- Cultivation: close to nature
- Expansion: stainless steel
- Development: stainless steel tank
- Vegan Clearing: yes
- Filtration: yes
- Alcohol Content: 12,50 % vol
- Total Extract: 21,30 g/l
- Total Acidity: 5,35 g/l
- Residual Sugar: 0,30 g/l
- Sulfite: 85 mg/l
- ph-Value: 3,45
- Closure: natural cork
- Serving Temperature: 8-10 °C
- Storage Potential: 2022
- Food Recommendations: vegetable casserole
- Allergen Note: contains sulphites
stored air-conditioned12070119 · 0,75 l · 9,27 €/l · Price (DE) incl. VAT, excl. Shippingavailable immediately
![Cerasuolo d'Abruzzo DOC 2019]()
Cerasuolo d’Abruzzo DOC 2019
Clear pink colour, with strong reflections, fresh cherry bouquet, characteristic, with floral notes. Dry, fruity on the palate, with aromas of sour cherries, raspberries and wild strawberries, plus the typical, very light almond note on the finish. A very harmonious rosé with a fresh and strong structure, which lingers nicely. SUPERIORE.DE
"Here I find a compelling display of ripe crushed cherries, with sweet herbs contrasting notes of moist earth and minerals. On the palate, the 2019 La Valentina Cerasuolo d’Abruzzo shows fleshy, soft textures focused on ripe fruits yet offset by vibrant acids and spice. The finish is medium in length, resonating on red berry and herbal tones. This is a pleasure to taste." Vinous
read more- Grape Variety: 100% Montepulciano
- Cultivation: close to nature
- Expansion: stainless steel
- Vegan Clearing: yes
- Development: stainless steel tank
- Filtration: yes
- Alcohol Content: 13,50 % vol
- Total Extract: 20,90 g/l
- Total Acidity: 4,89 g/l
- Residual Sugar: 0,25 g/l
- Sulfite: 82 mg/l
- ph-Value: 3,51
- Closure: natural cork
- Serving Temperature: 8-10 °C
- Storage Potential: 2022
- Food Recommendations: pasta with fish ragout
- Allergen Note: contains sulphites
stored air-conditioned12073019 · 0,75 l · 9,27 €/l · Price (DE) incl. VAT, excl. Shippingavailable immediately
!["Tralcetto" Cerasuolo d'Abruzzo DOC 2019]()
“Tralcetto” Cerasuolo d’Abruzzo DOC 2019
A splendid Montepulciano Rosato from Abruzzo with a rosé colour typical of the white vinification of red grapes. Harmonious, fine and elegant on the palate. A light, fresh and very balanced wine. SUPERIORE.DE
read more- Grape Variety: 100% Montepulciano
- Cultivation: conventional
- Expansion: stainless steel
- Development: stainless steel tank
- Vegan Clearing: yes
- Filtration: yes
- Alcohol Content: 12,00 % vol
- Total Extract: 26,41 g/l
- Total Acidity: 6,60 g/l
- Residual Sugar: 2,99 g/l
- Sulfite: 85 mg/l
- ph-Value: 3,18
- Closure: natural cork
- Serving Temperature: 10-12 °C
- Storage Potential: 2022
- Allergen Note: contains sulphites
stored air-conditioned12052719 · 0,75 l · 9,32 €/l · Price (DE) incl. VAT, excl. Shipping4 units available
![Pecorino Controguerra DOC 2020]()
Pecorino Controguerra DOC 2020
straw yellow, fine and richly scented with ripe fruit and white flowers, memories of meadow herbs and citrus fruits. Slightly spicy taste, full-bodied and nicely persistent. Good balance between structure and softness. SUPERIORE.DE
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The 2019 vintage received the following awards:- Grape Variety: 100% Pecorino
- Cultivation: conventional
- Expansion: stainless steel
- Development: stainless steel tank
- Filtration: yes
- Alcohol Content: 13,50 % vol
- Total Extract: 22,85 g/l
- Total Acidity: 6,05 g/l
- Residual Sugar: 2,15 g/l
- Sulfite: 88 mg/l
- ph-Value: 3,38
- Closure: natural cork
- Serving Temperature: 8-10 °C
- Storage Potential: 2023
- Food Recommendations: vitello tonnato, caprese, antipasti
- Allergen Note: contains sulphites
stored air-conditioned12020120 · 0,75 l · 10,27 €/l · Price (DE) incl. VAT, excl. Shippingavailable immediately
![Passerina Controguerra DOC 2020]()
Passerina Controguerra DOC 2020
Passerina is a widespread autochthonous grape variety, especially in Abruzzo or Marche, which has awakened from its slumber in recent years. Pale yellow, fresh citrus bouquet with exotic notes and equipped with a nice acid structure, it is an always reliable companion of the Mediterranean cuisine and also a joyful pleasure solo. SUPERIORE.DE
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The 2019 vintage received the following awards:- Grape Variety: 100% Passerina
- Cultivation: conventional
- Expansion: stainless steel
- Development: stainless steel tank
- Filtration: yes
- Alcohol Content: 13,00 % vol
- Total Extract: 20,00 g/l
- Total Acidity: 6,10 g/l
- Residual Sugar: 1,80 g/l
- Sulfite: 98 mg/l
- ph-Value: 3,27
- Closure: natural cork
- Serving Temperature: 10-12 °C
- Storage Potential: 2023
- Food Recommendations: smoked/grilled fish
- Allergen Note: contains sulphites
stored air-conditioned12020320 · 0,75 l · 10,27 €/l · Price (DE) incl. VAT, excl. Shippingavailable immediately
!["Tralcetto Il Bianco di Ciccio" Abruzzo DOC 2020]()
“Tralcetto Il Bianco di Ciccio” Abruzzo DOC 2020
Medium greenish yellow, inviting fruit on the nose, fine minerality. On the palate juicy tropical fruit notes, very well balanced, a fruity food companion with excellent value. SUPERIORE.DE
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The 2019 vintage received the following awards:- Grape Varieties: 80% Trebbiano, 20% Chardonnay
- Cultivation: conventional
- Expansion: stainless steel
- Vegan Clearing: yes
- Development: stainless steel tank
- Filtration: yes
- Alcohol Content: 12,00 % vol
- Total Extract: 23,85 g/l
- Total Acidity: 6,10 g/l
- Residual Sugar: 2,85 g/l
- Sulfite: 83 mg/l
- ph-Value: 3,20
- Closure: natural cork
- Serving Temperature: 8-10 °C
- Storage Potential: 2023
- Allergen Note: contains sulphites
stored air-conditioned12050320 · 0,75 l · 10,60 €/l · Price (DE) incl. VAT, excl. Shippingavailable immediately
!["Gianni Masciarelli" Cerasuolo d'Abruzzo DOC 2019]()
“Gianni Masciarelli” Cerasuolo d’Abruzzo DOC 2019
The Gianni Masciarelli line is intended to embody the typicality of the region and this Rosato is as strong and full-bodied as one would expect from the grape variety and terroir. Intense cherry pink. Delicately fruity and spicy fragrance, robust on the palate with lots of structure. In the finish a fine minerality and berry fruit. SUPERIORE.DE
"Bright, bright cherry pink. Flowery-fruity nose, of rich cherries and fresh peach, light spice. Well-balanced drink with juicy tension, spreads beautifully, fresh and clear, harmonious in approach and course. Falstaff
"Pale cherry color. A medium-bodied rosé with aromas and flavors of ripe strawberries, red apples and pink grapefruit. Smooth and easy to drink. Light on the finish." James Suckling
read more- Grape Variety: 100% Montepulciano
- Cultivation: conventional
- Expansion: stainless steel
- Development: stainless steel tank
- Filtration: yes
- Alcohol Content: 13,50 % vol
- Closure: plastic cork
- Serving Temperature: 8-10 °C
- Storage Potential: 2022
- Allergen Note: contains sulphites
stored air-conditioned12102719 · 0,75 l · 10,60 €/l · Price (DE) incl. VAT, excl. Shippingavailable immediately
!["Tralcetto" Pinot Grigio Terre di Chieti IGT 2020]()
“Tralcetto” Pinot Grigio Terre di Chieti IGT 2020
Delicate yellow with greenish reflections. In the bouquet medium fruity, fresh and fragrant. On the palate serious, then dancing and with good structure and a crisp acid wire, medium length. For us it is one of the most harmonious summer wines of the year. SUPERIORE.DE
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The 2019 vintage received the following awards:- Grape Variety: 100% Pinot Grigio
- Cultivation: conventional
- Expansion: stainless steel
- Vegan Clearing: yes
- Development: stainless steel tank
- Filtration: yes
- Alcohol Content: 12,50 % vol
- Total Extract: 23,55 g/l
- Total Acidity: 5,78 g/l
- Residual Sugar: 2,25 g/l
- Sulfite: 79 mg/l
- ph-Value: 3,30
- Closure: natural cork
- Serving Temperature: 8-10 °C
- Storage Potential: 2023
- Allergen Note: contains sulphites
stored air-conditioned12050520 · 0,75 l · 10,60 €/l · Price (DE) incl. VAT, excl. Shippingavailable immediately
!["Tralcetto" Montepulciano d'Abruzzo DOC 2019]()
“Tralcetto” Montepulciano d’Abruzzo DOC 2019
Concentrated and of beautiful complexity is the Tralcetto. Already in the powerful bouquet of sweet and sour cherries it betrays its initial grape. True to the classic style, it reveals a very good taste with powerful fruit. A wonderful Montepulciano with a nuanced spectrum of aromas and a remarkable finish. SUPERIORE.DE
read moreThis vintage has not been rated yet.
The 2018 vintage received the following awards:- Grape Variety: 100% Montepulciano
- Cultivation: conventional
- Expansion: 6 months large oak barrel
- Vegan Clearing: yes
- Development: wooden barrel
- Filtration: yes
- Alcohol Content: 12,50 % vol
- Total Extract: 34,25 g/l
- Total Acidity: 5,82 g/l
- Residual Sugar: 2,95 g/l
- Sulfite: 89 mg/l
- ph-Value: 3,44
- Closure: natural cork
- Serving Temperature: 16-18 °C
- Storage Potential: 2023+
- Allergen Note: contains sulphites
stored air-conditioned12052119 · 0,75 l · 10,60 €/l · Price (DE) incl. VAT, excl. Shippingavailable immediately
From the beach to the highest peak.
Nowhere in Italy is the difference in altitude greater. From the approximately 130 kilometre long Adriatic beach it goes up to 2,912 metres above sea level. Abruzzo, as it is called in Italian, is dominated by the Apennines, which have their highest peaks here with Corno Grande and Monte Amaro. Two thirds of Abruzzo is mountainous. On the remaining third, which slopes hilly to the sea, wine is cultivated up to 600 meters above sea level. A scenically fascinating wine region in the middle of Italy, east of Rome.
Like the micro-climate zones, the soils are very varied. The approximately 33,000 hectares of vineyards alternate from rocky soils to limestone, clay, sand and gravel in the various zones. Good conditions for a varied viticulture. However, most of the winegrowers were rather conservative and shied away from experiments with new grape varieties or methods of cultivation and delivered their grapes to the cooperatives. These produced good everyday wine, but no top qualities. That is why the image of the wines was only average.
Only in the late 2000s did a small quality offensive of some courageous winegrowers begin, above all Gianni Masciarelli, who tirelessly presented his wines at events and fairs and amazed the tasters and imitated colleagues.
Trebbiano d'Abruzzo, Pecorino, Passerino, Cerasuolo d'Abruzzo and Montepulciano d'Abruzzo.
This is the main assortment of the Abruzzi. One DOCG - Colline Teramane Montepulciano d’Abruzzo DOCG - and eight DOC regions produce over 100 million liters of quality origin wine, which is a good third of all Abruzzo wines. However, this proportion has been fairly constant for ten years. And that means two thirds of the time. "vino"so simple table wine. This is a huge quantity, namely over ten percent of all simple Italian wines. It is also interesting to note that almost 80 percent of all wines come from the Chieti region, where 25,000 hectares of vineyards are located alone. The other three regions. L'Aquila, Teramo and Pescara therefore only cultivate a total of 7,800 hectares.
Wine and olive oil are of excellent quality throughout the region.
The most famous grape variety is the red Montepulciano grape, which is often blended with Sangiovese. There are also Barbera and Ciliegiolo as well as the French varieties, Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and a little Pinot Nero. The white variety most commonly cultivated is a Trebbiano variety, the pedigree of which has not been clearly established and which is known as Trebbiano d'Abruzzo. Also Trebbiano Toscano, Pecorino, Bombino Bianco, Verdicchio, Malvasia, Falanghina, Bianca di Candida and some others in small quantities.
Trebbiano d‘Abruzzo and Montepulciano d’Abruzzo are the two most important quality wines.
They are also internationally known. The Montepulciano often convinces already in the youth with fruity aromas and velvety texture. After a few years in the bottle, however, it develops into a delicate, full-bodied wine with a fine tannin structure. The Montepulciano d’By the way, Abruzzo has nothing to do with Vino Nobile di Montepulciano. The Cerasuolo d’Abruzzo DOC is a rich rosé version of the Montepulciano. But beware, this is not a light, palatable summer wine.
White wine is produced significantly less in DOP quality (only 9%). Although the Trebbiano d'Abruzzo, Pecorino and other regional specialities always perform well at international tastings, they remain niche products - simply because there is so little of them. SUPERIORE.DE
Facts
- Capital: L'aquila
- Provinces: L’Aquila, Teramo, Chieti, Pescara
- Vineyard: approx. 33,000 hectares
- Total production/year: around 300 million litres (2016)
- of which red/rosé wine: two thirds
- Share of Italian viticulture: approx. 6%.
36% of the vines are DOCG and 8 DOC:
- Teramane Hills Montepulciano d’Abruzzo DOCG
- Abruzzo DOC
- Cerasuolo d’Abruzzo DOC
- DOC counter-warfare
- Montepulciano d’Abruzzo DOC
- Ortona DOC
- Terre Tollesi/Tullum DOC
- Trebbiano d’Abruzzo DOC
- Villamagna DOC