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“Campirosa” Cerasuolo d’Abruzzo DOC 2022
Campirosa Cerasuolo only gradually unfolds its fresh strawberry and cherry notes adorned with sweet flowers. On the palate, silky-soft and very convincing with its ripe red fruits and juicy acids. Hints of liquorice, exotic spices and nuanced tannins emerge on the finish and seem to linger for almost a minute. Campirosa is a charming favourite wine young, but can also age for another year in the cellar. SUPERIORE.DE
"Wild strawberries and peppery roses waft up from the 2022 Cerasuolo d'Abruzzo Campirosa. This balances candies citrus against tart orchard fruits, all energized by zesty acidity. The 2022 cleans up quite well, leaving a subtle mineral tinge and licorice to fade slowly." Vinous
read more- Grape Variety: 100% Montepulciano
- Cultivation: conventional
- Expansion: stainless steel
- Filtration: yes
- Alcohol content: 13,00 % vol
- Serving temperature: 8‑10 °C
- Storage potential: 2025+
- Closure: natural cork
- 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
- Allergens
contains sulphites
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Trebbiano d’Abruzzo DOC 2022
Clear, straw-yellow colour, fresh bouquet with notes of citrus fruits and flowers. On the palate, it is just as lively and delicate. Acidity, structure and length in perfect balance, the perfect companion for a carefree afternoon with good friends. SUPERIORE.DE
"Bright apple and lemony aromas with a touch of fresh spearmint. Medium-bodied with persistent, fruity flavor and a minerally underlay that adds a touch of firmness at the end." James Suckling
read more- Grape Variety: 100% Trebbiano
- Cultivation: close to nature
- Expansion: stainless steel
- Filtration: yes
- Alcohol content: 12,50 % vol
- Serving temperature: 8‑10 °C
- Storage potential: 2026
- Closure: Diam
- Food recommendations
vegetable casserole - Total extract: 21,45 g/l
- Total acidity: 5,45 g/l
- Residual sugar: 0,38 g/l
- Sulfite: 82 mg/l
- pH value: 3,44
- Allergens
contains sulphites
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Passerina Controguerra DOC 2022
Passerina is a widespread autochthonous grape variety, especially in Abruzzo or Marche, which has awoken from its slumber in recent years. Pale yellow in colour, fresh citrus bouquet with exotic notes and equipped with a beautiful acid structure, it is an ever-reliable companion to Mediterranean cuisine and also a joyful pleasure on its own. SUPERIORE.DE
"Aromas of citrus fruit and fresh ferns. Medium body with a pleasant, silky texture that gives a smooth overall feel. Loses a bit of intensity towards the end, then it leaves you with a fresh, saline note." James Suckling
read more- Grape Variety: 100% Passerina
- Cultivation: conventional
- Expansion: stainless steel
- Filtration: yes
- Alcohol content: 13,00 % vol
- Serving temperature: 10‑12 °C
- Storage potential: 2026
- Closure: natural cork
- Food recommendations
smoked/grilled fish - Total extract: 21,15 g/l
- Total acidity: 6,05 g/l
- Residual sugar: 1,75 g/l
- Sulfite: 92 mg/l
- pH value: 3,33
- Allergens
contains sulphites
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Pecorino Bianco Controguerra DOC 2022
Straw yellow, fine and richly scented of 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
"Aromas of poached pears, flowers and ash follow through to a medium-bodied palate where the neat mix of fruity and savory character lingers long, thanks to well-balanced acidity. Delicious." James Suckling
read more- Grape Variety: 100% Pecorino
- Cultivation: conventional
- Expansion: stainless steel
- Filtration: yes
- Alcohol content: 13,50 % vol
- Serving temperature: 8‑10 °C
- Storage potential: 2026
- Closure: natural cork
- Food recommendations
vitello tonnato, caprese, antipasti - Total extract: 22,95 g/l
- Total acidity: 5,98 g/l
- Residual sugar: 1,97 g/l
- Sulfite: 85 mg/l
- pH value: 3,36
- Allergens
contains sulphites
stored air-conditioned12020122 · 0,75 l · 11,33 €/l · Price (DE) incl. VAT, excl. Shipping< 24 units available
“Tralcetto Il Bianco di Ciccio” Trebbiano d’Abruzzo DOC 2023
Medium green-yellow in colour, inviting fruit aroma, fine minerality. Juicy tropical fruit notes on the palate, very well balanced, a fruity food companion with an excellent value. SUPERIORE.DE
read more- Grape Variety: 100% Trebbiano
- Cultivation: conventional
- Expansion: stainless steel
- Filtration: yes
- Alcohol content: 12,00 % vol
- Serving temperature: 8‑10 °C
- Storage potential: 2026+
- Closure: natural cork
- 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
- Allergens
contains sulphites
stored air-conditioned12050323 · 0,75 l · 11,87 €/l · Price (DE) incl. VAT, excl. Shippingavailable immediately
“Tralcetto” Pinot Grigio Terre di Chieti IGT 2023
Delicate yellow with greenish reflections. Medium fruity, fresh and fragrant on the nose. Serious on the palate, then prancing 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
read more- Grape Variety: 100% Pinot Grigio
- Cultivation: conventional
- Expansion: stainless steel
- Filtration: yes
- Alcohol content: 12,50 % vol
- Serving temperature: 8‑10 °C
- Storage potential: 2026+
- Closure: natural cork
- 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
- Allergens
contains sulphites
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“Villa Medoro” Montepulciano d’Abruzzo DOC 2020
Convincing Montepulciano d'Abruzzo of high quality at a very appealing price. Variety-typical, strong fruit aroma, full and spicy structure on the palate. SUPERIORE.DE
read more- Grape Variety: 100% Montepulciano
- Cultivation: conventional
- Expansion: 12 months stainless steel
- Filtration: yes
- Alcohol content: 14,00 % vol
- Serving temperature: 16‑18 °C
- Storage potential: 2026+
- Closure: Nomacorc
- Food recommendations
grilled meat - Total extract: 30,30 g/l
- Total acidity: 5,23 g/l
- Residual sugar: 0,20 g/l
- Sulfite: 90 mg/l
- pH value: 3,52
- Allergens
contains sulphites
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“Tralcetto” Cerasuolo d’Abruzzo DOC 2023
A wonderful Montepulciano Rosato from Abruzzo with a rosé colour typical of white wine made from red grapes. Harmonious, fine and elegant on the palate. A light, fresh and very balanced wine with a high enjoyment factor. SUPERIORE.DE
read more- Grape Variety: 100% Montepulciano
- Cultivation: conventional
- Expansion: stainless steel
- Filtration: yes
- Alcohol content: 12,50 % vol
- Serving temperature: 8‑10 °C
- Storage potential: 2026+
- Closure: natural cork
- Total extract: 26,55 g/l
- Total acidity: 6,51 g/l
- Residual sugar: 2,85 g/l
- Sulfite: 84 mg/l
- pH value: 3,22
- Allergens
contains sulphites
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Trebbiano d’Abruzzo DOC 2023
Clear, straw-yellow colour, fresh bouquet with notes of citrus fruits, fresh mint and flowers. The palate is just as lively and delicate. Acidity, structure and length in perfect balance, the perfect companion for a carefree afternoon with good friends. SUPERIORE.DE
read more- Grape Variety: 100% Trebbiano
- Cultivation: close to nature
- Expansion: stainless steel
- Filtration: yes
- Alcohol content: 12,00 % vol
- Serving temperature: 8‑10 °C
- Storage potential: 2027
- Closure: Diam
- Food recommendations
vegetable casserole - Total extract: 21,36 g/l
- Total acidity: 5,65 g/l
- Residual sugar: 0,55 g/l
- Sulfite: 80 mg/l
- pH value: 3,42
- Allergens
contains sulphites
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“Tralcetto” Montepulciano d’Abruzzo DOC 2021
The Tralcetto Montepulciano is concentrated and beautifully complex - the popular classic of the house. Already in the powerful bouquet of sweet and sour cherries, it reveals its original grape. True to the open and authentic style, it reveals a very good flavour system with powerful fruit. A wonderful Montepulciano with a nuanced spectrum of aromas and a remarkable finish. SUPERIORE.DE
"Spiced black cherries, cloves and camphor introduce the 2021 Montepulciano d'Abruzzo. It smooths over the palate with juicy red fruits and sweet spices propelled by vibrant acidity. Gently tannic yet quite long and unexpectedly fresh, the 2021 tapers off with a flourish of licorice and violets." Vinous
read more- Grape Variety: 100% Montepulciano
- Cultivation: conventional
- Expansion: 6 months large oak barrel
- Filtration: yes
- Alcohol content: 12,50 % vol
- Serving temperature: 16‑18 °C
- Storage potential: 2026+
- Closure: natural cork
- 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
- Allergens
contains sulphites
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Cerasuolo d’Abruzzo DOC 2023 (BIO)
Bright cherry red colour with strong reflections. Fresh cherry bouquet, characteristic and with floral notes. Dry, fruity flavour with aromas of sour cherries, raspberries and wild strawberries, with a typical, very light almond note on the finish. A very harmonious rosé with a fresh and powerful structure that lingers beautifully and very clearly, leaving the mouth watering. SUPERIORE.DE
read more- Grape Variety: 100% Montepulciano
- Cultivation: biological
- Expansion: stainless steel
- Eco-Control-No.: IT‑BIO‑006
- Filtration: yes
- Alcohol content: 12,50 % vol
- Serving temperature: 8‑10 °C
- Storage potential: 2027
- Closure: natural cork
- Food recommendations
pasta with fish ragout - Total extract: 23,65 g/l
- Total acidity: 5,63 g/l
- Residual sugar: 0,40 g/l
- Sulfite: 77 mg/l
- pH value: 3,39
- Allergens
contains sulphites
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“Gianni Masciarelli” Trebbiano d’Abruzzo DOC 2022
Classic Trebbiano d'Abruzzo with fresh aromas of citrus and flowers. Young, agile and varietal in taste. Correctly vinified at an unbeatable price. SUPERIORE.DE
"The 2022 Trebbiano d'Abruzzo offers tremendous value. Crushed yellow apples, raw almonds, lemon oil and stone dust form its beautiful bouquet. This is soothingly soft and round with a burst of saline minerality up front that gives way to lush orchard fruits. It finishes crisply refreshing and crunchy in feel, leaving hints of candied lime to linger. Nicely done." Vinous
read more- Grape Variety: 100% Trebbiano
- Cultivation: conventional
- Expansion: stainless steel
- Filtration: yes
- Alcohol content: 13,00 % vol
- Serving temperature: 8‑10 °C
- Storage potential: 2026
- Closure: Diam
- Food recommendations
grilled polpo - Total extract: 21,10 g/l
- Total acidity: 6,05 g/l
- Residual sugar: 1,45 g/l
- Sulfite: 93 mg/l
- pH value: 3,22
- Allergens
contains sulphites
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“Gianni Masciarelli” Cerasuolo d’Abruzzo DOC 2022
The Gianni Masciarelli line is intended to embody the typicality of the region, and so this Rosato is powerful and full-bodied, as you would expect from the grape variety and terroir. Intense cherry pink. Delicately fruity-spicy aroma, robust on the palate with plenty of structure. Finishes with a fine minerality and berry fruit, a fabulous rosé. SUPERIORE.DE
"Wildly fresh yet vividly fruity, the 2022 Rosato lifts with a perfumed blend of wild strawberries and citrus zest. It's soft and round with ripe wild berries energized by juicy acidity. Mineral underpinnings add a gentle grip. The 2022 finishes with medium length and is pleasantly chewy as lemon oil and inner rose tones fade." Vinous
read more- Grape Variety: 100% Montepulciano
- Cultivation: conventional
- Expansion: stainless steel
- Filtration: yes
- Alcohol content: 14,00 % vol
- Serving temperature: 8‑10 °C
- Storage potential: 2026
- Closure: Diam
- Allergens
contains sulphites
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“Villa Medoro” Passerina Colli Aprutini IGT 2022
Passerina from Villa Medoro is a delicious, very fresh white wine. The aromas of peach, flowers and mint come together in the bouquet and in the beautifully creamy, light taste. SUPERIORE.DE
read more- Grape Variety: 100% Passerina
- Cultivation: conventional
- Expansion: stainless steel
- Filtration: yes
- Alcohol content: 12,50 % vol
- Serving temperature: 8‑10 °C
- Storage potential: 2026
- Closure: Nomacorc
- Allergens
contains sulphites
stored air-conditioned12090422 · 0,75 l · 12,67 €/l · Price (DE) incl. VAT, excl. Shippingavailable immediately
“Ilico” Montepulciano d’Abruzzo DOC 2020
Deep red colour, fascinating complex aroma spectrum on the nose. Dominated by the ripe berry scent, with hints of plums and tobacco. Powerful and intense on the palate, rich in extract, with juicy soft tannins. SUPERIORE.DE
"The 2020 Montepulciano d'Abruzzo Ilico opens with a burst of crushed blackberries, underbrush and ashen stone. It's silky-smooth with polished red fruits that form beneath an air of inner violet florals. This finishes long and staining yet only lightly structured with a bump of residual acidity that maintains a lovely balance." Vinous
read more- Grape Variety: 100% Montepulciano
- Cultivation: conventional
- Expansion: 10 months large oak barrel
- Filtration: yes
- Alcohol content: 13,50 % vol
- Serving temperature: 16‑18 °C
- Storage potential: 2026+
- Closure: natural cork
- Total extract: 30,25 g/l
- Total acidity: 5,70 g/l
- Residual sugar: 1,95 g/l
- Sulfite: 85 mg/l
- pH value: 3,50
- Allergens
contains sulphites
stored air-conditioned12022620 · 0,75 l · 12,67 €/l · Price (DE) incl. VAT, excl. Shippingavailable immediately
Pecorino Colline Pescaresi IGT 2023
A well-proportioned bouquet with a spicy flavour and aromas of light flowers. The palate is medium-bodied, with lively acidity and good length with a slightly salty finish. Pecorino is a wonderful and always fresh accompaniment to savoury vegetable dishes and white meat and seafood. SUPERIORE.DE
read more- Grape Variety: 100% Pecorino
- Cultivation: close to nature
- Expansion: stainless steel
- Filtration: yes
- Alcohol content: 13,00 % vol
- Serving temperature: 8‑10 °C
- Storage potential: 2027
- Closure: natural cork
- Total extract: 21,95 g/l
- Total acidity: 6,05 g/l
- Residual sugar: 0,48 g/l
- Sulfite: 89 mg/l
- pH value: 3,42
- Allergens
contains sulphites
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Montepulciano d’Abruzzo DOC 2021
Deep ruby red colour with a violet hue. Clean, intense and persistent on the nose, with notes of red fruits, blackberries and sour cherries. Full and fruity on the palate, with notes of tobacco and liquorice on the finish. SUPERIORE.DE
"Dark and tangy, with a lush core of blackberry, mulberry and boysenberry fruit flavors, revealing accents of oolong tea leaf and spiced orange peel. Shows taut, fine tannins that impart a tightly meshed feel, but this is silky and balanced overall, opening nicely on the palate and in the glass." Wine Spectator
"Aromas and flavours of berries and cherries, along with hints of rose petals and fruit tea. Medium-bodied with slightly abrasive tannins and a chalky mouthfeel on the finish." James Suckling
read more- Grape Variety: 100% Montepulciano
- Cultivation: close to nature
- Expansion: wooden barrel and stainless steel
- Filtration: yes
- Alcohol content: 13,50 % vol
- Serving temperature: 16‑18 °C
- Storage potential: 2027
- Closure: natural cork
- Total extract: 29,15 g/l
- Total acidity: 5,05 g/l
- Residual sugar: 0,55 g/l
- Sulfite: 66 mg/l
- pH value: 3,50
- Allergens
contains sulphites
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“Myosotis” Cerasuolo d’Abruzzo DOC 2022
One of Abruzzo's top rosés every year: cherry red colour with violet reflections. Intense bouquet of red berries, elegant fragrance, aromatic and very harmonious overall impression. Long-lasting on the palate and far more than just another terrace wine. SUPERIORE.DE
read more- Grape Variety: 100% Montepulciano
- Cultivation: conventional
- Expansion: stainless steel
- Filtration: yes
- Alcohol content: 13,00 % vol
- Serving temperature: 10‑12 °C
- Storage potential: 2027
- Closure: natural cork
- Total extract: 28,25 g/l
- Total acidity: 6,25 g/l
- Residual sugar: 3,15 g/l
- Sulfite: 90 mg/l
- pH value: 3,25
- Allergens
contains sulphites
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“Gianni Masciarelli” Trebbiano d’Abruzzo DOC 2023
Classic Trebbiano d'Abruzzo with fresh flavours of citrus and flowers. Young, agile and typical varietal flavour. Correctly vinified at an unbeatable price. SUPERIORE.DE
read more- Grape Variety: 100% Trebbiano
- Cultivation: conventional
- Expansion: stainless steel
- Filtration: yes
- Alcohol content: 12,50 % vol
- Serving temperature: 8‑10 °C
- Storage potential: 2027
- Closure: Diam
- Food recommendations
grilled polpo - Total extract: 21,55 g/l
- Total acidity: 6,00 g/l
- Residual sugar: 1,42 g/l
- Sulfite: 89 mg/l
- pH value: 3,25
- Allergens
contains sulphites
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“Gianni Masciarelli” Cerasuolo d’Abruzzo DOC 2023
The Gianni Masciarelli line is intended to embody the typicality of the region and this Rosato is therefore strong and full-bodied, as you would expect from the grape variety and terroir. Intense cherry pink colour. Delicately fruity and spicy aroma, robust on the palate with plenty of structure. A fine minerality and berry fruit on the finish, a fabulous rosé. SUPERIORE.DE
read more- Grape Variety: 100% Montepulciano
- Cultivation: conventional
- Expansion: stainless steel
- Filtration: yes
- Alcohol content: 13,50 % vol
- Serving temperature: 8‑10 °C
- Storage potential: 2027
- Closure: Diam
- Total extract: 25,32 g/l
- Total acidity: 5,90 g/l
- Residual sugar: 2,65 g/l
- Sulfite: 79 mg/l
- pH value: 3,39
- Allergens
contains sulphites
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“Chronicon” Montepulciano d’Abruzzo DOC 2020
Deep dark red, complex, almost beguiling aroma reminiscent of full, ripe raspberries and strawberries; finest spice, creamy, chocolaty, very haunting. Soft, incredibly dense and opulent on the palate. SUPERIORE.DE
read more- Grape Variety: 100% Montepulciano
- Cultivation: conventional
- Expansion: 12 months barrique
- Filtration: yes
- Alcohol content: 13,00 % vol
- Serving temperature: 16‑18 °C
- Storage potential: 2027
- Closure: natural cork
- Total extract: 33,55 g/l
- Total acidity: 5,79 g/l
- Residual sugar: 2,68 g/l
- Sulfite: 88 mg/l
- pH value: 3,40
- Allergens
contains sulphites
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“Rosso del Duca” Montepulciano d’Abruzzo DOC 2017
Rosso del Duca is a very classic Montepulciano d'Abruzzo. Powerful fragrance of blueberries, cherries and cocoa, straightforward and tireless on the palate. SUPERIORE.DE
read more- Grape Variety: 100% Montepulciano
- Cultivation: close to nature
- Expansion: 24 months tonneau
- Filtration: yes
- Alcohol content: 14,00 % vol
- Serving temperature: 18‑20 °C
- Storage potential: 2026+
- Closure: natural cork
- Total extract: 30,80 g/l
- Total acidity: 5,03 g/l
- Residual sugar: 0,99 g/l
- Sulfite: 141 mg/l
- pH value: 3,63
- Allergens
contains sulphites
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“Gianni Masciarelli” Montepulciano d’Abruzzo DOC 2020
Classic Montepulciano d'Abruzzo, very straightforward and not too heavy. Small red berries and spices on the nose, harmonious, round and juicy flavour. Great value. SUPERIORE.DE
"Deep dark purple-red colour with lightening edges. Light, reductive nose of dark fruit and cold smoke. More present on the palate, spicy and powerful, broad fruit composition and firm tannins, above-average length." Falstaff
read more- Grape Variety: 100% Montepulciano
- Cultivation: conventional
- Expansion: stainless steel
- Filtration: yes
- Alcohol content: 14,00 % vol
- Serving temperature: 16‑18 °C
- Storage potential: 2027+
- Closure: Diam
- Food recommendations
chicken in chilli sauce - Total extract: 30,38 g/l
- Total acidity: 5,69 g/l
- Residual sugar: 2,82 g/l
- Sulfite: 92 mg/l
- pH value: 3,45
- Allergens
contains sulphites
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“San Clemente” Trebbiano d’Abruzzo DOC 2020
Powerful with an impeccably clear aroma. On the palate, the acidity supports a ripe fruit of banana and citrus that blends seamlessly with the wood. SUPERIORE.DE
read more- Grape Variety: 100% Trebbiano
- Cultivation: conventional
- Expansion: 6 months barrique
- Filtration: yes
- Alcohol content: 13,00 % vol
- Serving temperature: 10‑12 °C
- Storage potential: 2027
- Closure: natural cork
- Total extract: 26,00 g/l
- Total acidity: 5,45 g/l
- Residual sugar: 2,30 g/l
- Sulfite: 70 mg/l
- pH value: 3,30
- Allergens
contains sulphites
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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