Italian Grapes
Montepulciano
Montepulciano is an Italian red wine grape.
It mainly grows in the Abruzzo, Marche, and Molise regions of Italy.
Montepulciano Flavors
Black Berries and Sour Cherries are typical Montepulciano flavors.
With Peppery Spices and Herbal notes of Oregano and Tomato.
 Black Cherry |
 Black Currant |
 Blackberry |
 Sour Cherry |
 Spices |
 Pepper |
 Tomato |
 Oregano |
Region Abruzzo
Climate
Abruzzo has a mediterranean climate, with hot summers and cold winters, which makes it ideal for growing wine grapes.
Soil
The soil varies from clayey and calcareous in the coastal areas to rocky and sandy in the mountains.
Black Grapes |
White Grapes |
60% Montepulciano |
30% Trebbiano |
Red Wines |
White Wines |
Colline Teramane |
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Rosé Wines |
Sparkling Wines |
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Appelations
Colline Teramane DOCG
Casauria DOCG (proposed)
Terre Tollesi/Tullum DOCG
Abruzzo DOC
Cerasuolo d’Abruzzo DOC
Controguerra DOC
Montepulciano d’Abruzzo DOC
Ortona DOC
Trebbiano d’Abruzzo DOC
Villamagna DOC