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.
Cerasuolo d'Abruzzo Flavors
 Sour Cherry |
 Black Cherry |
 Strawberry |
 Raspberry |
 Red Currant |
 Pomegranate |
 Carnation |
 Geranium |
 Roses |
 Almond |
 Spices |
 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 (3 g/l) |
| BODY: | Full |
| FRUIT: | Medium Plus |
| ACIDITY: | Medium Plus |
| ALCOHOL: | 12% ABV |
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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 |
 Antipasti |
 Charcuterie |
 Seafood |
 Pasta |
 Spicy |
 Tex-Mex |
 Hamburger |
 Chicken |
 Lamb |
 Pork |
 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
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