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Abruzzo wine region
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Generous reds and an excellent rosé.
Vines grow in all 20 regions. Wines are classed DOCG, DOC and IGT.
CountryItaly
Notable producers in Abruzzo
- Masciarelli
- Valentini
- Emidio Pepe
- Cataldi Madonna
- Zaccagnini
Official appellations
| Appellation | Status | Style | Grapes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colline Teramane Montepulciano d'Abruzzo (2003) Abruzzo's DOCG for the hills of Teramo province: at least 90% Montepulciano, up to 10% Sangiovese. At least 1 year of ageing; Riserva at least 3 years, 1 of them in wood. | DOCG | Red | Montepulciano, Sangiovese |
| Terre Tollesi (2019) Small DOCG, also labelled Tullum, around the commune of Tollo in the Chieti hills, a few kilometres from the Adriatic coast. Rosso (at least 95% Montepulciano), Pecorino and Passerina (each at least 90%); the Rosso Riserva needs 2 years' ageing including 6 months in wood. Good to know: it is one of Italy's smallest denominations, a DOC from 2008 promoted to DOCG in 2019. | DOCG | Red, White | Montepulciano, Pecorino, Passerina |
| Casauria (2025) Dry red from the Pescara hills in central Abruzzo, inland in the Apennine foothills with vineyards up to 600 m, formerly the Terre di Casauria sub-zone of Montepulciano d'Abruzzo. Made from 100% Montepulciano, with 18 months' ageing before release (24 months for Riserva) and at least 13% alcohol. Good to know: approved by the EU in November 2025, it is Abruzzo's newest DOCG. | DOCG | Red | Montepulciano |
| Abruzzo Region-wide DOC including Pecorino and Passerina. | DOC | White, Red | Pecorino, Montepulciano, Passerina |
| Cerasuolo d'Abruzzo (2010) Deep cherry-pink rosé from Montepulciano. | DOC | Rosé | Montepulciano |
| Controguerra Northern Abruzzo DOC near Teramo. | DOC | White, Red | Montepulciano, Trebbiano |
| Montepulciano d'Abruzzo (1968) Abruzzo's soft, generous red, with sub-zones such as Casauria and Teate. | DOC | Red | Montepulciano |
| Ortona Coastal DOC near Ortona. | DOC | White, Red | Montepulciano, Trebbiano |
| Trebbiano d'Abruzzo (1972) Abruzzo's white, from simple to long-lived classics (Valentini, Emidio Pepe). | DOC | White | Trebbiano Abruzzese |
| Villamagna Small Montepulciano DOC near Chieti. | DOC | Red | Montepulciano |
Abruzzo wines to try
Masciarelli Montepulciano d'Abruzzo
Abruzzo · Montepulciano d'Abruzzo · Montepulciano
Generous and smooth: plum, black cherry and soft spice.
Food: Arrosticini, pizza, pasta with ragù
Masciarelli Cerasuolo d'Abruzzo
Abruzzo · Cerasuolo d'Abruzzo · Montepulciano
Deep cherry-pink Abruzzo rosé: red cherry, herbs and a savoury bite.
Food: Pizza, grilled fish
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