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Cerasuolo d'Abruzzo (Abruzzo)

Cerasuolo d'Abruzzo Rosato is a wine from Abruzzo.

This ruby Rosé is made with the local grape Montepulciano d'Abruzzo.

Typical Flavors

Sour Cherry
Sour
Cherry
Black Cherry
Black
Cherry
Strawberry
Strawberry
Raspberry
Raspberry
Red Currant
Red
Currant
Pomegranate
Pomegranate
Carnation
Carnation
Geranium
Geranium
Rose
Roses
Almond
Almond
Spices
Spices
Minerals
Minerals

Cerasuolo means cherry: this wine is both red as a cherry and tastes like a cherry.

Cerasuolo d'Abruzzo Profile

Cerasuolo d'Abruzzo is a full bodied Rosé, dry, and acidic:

SUGAR:Dry 3g/l
BODY:Full
FRUIT:Medium Plus
ACIDITY:Medium Plus
Temperature Serving temperature:
14-16°C (57-61°F)

Cerasuolo d'Abruzzo Food Pairing

Cerasuolo d'Abruzzo has a well-balanced acidity, making it very versatile for food pairing. It loves BBQ, Pasta and Spicy Food.

Pizza
Pizza
Tapas
Antipasti
Charcuterie
Charcuterie
Seafood
Seafood
Paella
Pasta
Spicy Asian
Spicy
Tacos
Tex-Mex
Hamburger
Hamburger
Chicken
Chicken
Lamb
Lamb
Pork
Pork
Veal
Veal

Excellent Pairings

Pasta. Risotto. Cous Cous.
Tapenade. Bruschetta. Olive Oil.
Anchovy. Garlic. Safran. Herbs.
Grilled or Roasted Fish. Seafood. Paella. Fishcakes.
Tacos. Fajitas. Wrap. Quiche.
Cold Cuts. Charcuterie. Sausages.
Roasted Chicken. Turkey. Ham. Lamb. Veal.
BBQ. Grilled Pork. Hamburger.

Best Match Cuisine

Mediterranean. Spicy Asian. Thai.
Mexican. Tex Mex. Moroccan. Indian Curry.

Cheeses

Goat. Sheep.
Medium Aged Cow Cheese.

Italian Specialities

Antipasti (Finger Food).
Insalata Caprese (Mozzarella, Tomatoes, Basil).
Tagliere Salumi e Formaggi (Salami and Cheese Plate).
Cozze Gratinate (Gratinated Stuffed Mussels).
Pasta ai Frutti di Mare (Seafood Pasta).
Penne all'Arrabbiata (Pasta in Spicy Sauce).
Fritto Misto di Mare (Mixed Fried Seafood).
Spiedini e Arrosticini (Meat Skewer).
Porchetta (Roasted Pork Belly with Rosemary).

DOC

The Cerasuolo d'Abruzzo DOC was created in October 2010.

It has a ruby cherry color looking much like a red wine.

The DOC covers cherry-red rosé wines from Abruzzo that have earlier been labeled Montepulciano d'Abruzzo Cerasuolo.

Wine Region Abruzzo

Aosta

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.

Red Wines

White Wines

Red Wine

Colline Teramane
Montepulciano d'Abruzzo
Terre Tollesi - Tullum
Villamagna

White Wine

Trebbiano d'Abruzzo
Pecorino
Fiano d’Abruzzo


Rosé Wines

Sparkling Wines

Rosé Wines

Cerasuolo d'Abruzzo

Sparkling

Spumante d’Abruzzo

Black Grapes

White Grapes

Cabernet Sauvignon

60% Montepulciano

Sauvignon

30% Trebbiano


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


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