Wine Region Abruzzo

Abruzzo is located in central Italy. The capital is L'Aquila. The lagest city is Pescara.

The region is known for its diverse landscapes ranging from the coastal areas along the Adriatic Sea to the mountainous terrain in the Apennines.

Abruzzo has a long history of winemaking, and the wines are celebrated for their rich flavors.

For the wine etusiast, the region is best known for the Montepulciano grape.

Abruzzo Grapes

Abruzzo is known for cultivating two important native grapes: Montepulciano and Trebbiano d'Abruzzo.

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Montepulciano d'Abruzzo

This grape is the most widely planted black grape in Abruzzo. It is known for producing robust and deep colored red wines with black fruit flavors, moderate acidity, and smooth tannins.

Montepulciano d'Abruzzo wines can vary from easy-drinking, everyday wines to more complex and age-worthy expressions.

Montepulciano d'Abruzzo DOC and DOCG are well-known and widely appreciated DOC and DOCG wines from the region.

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Trebbiano d'Abruzzo

The white grape Trebbiano d'Abruzzo is known for producing fresh and crisp white wines, and is used in both still wine and sparkling wine production.

Trebbiano d'Abruzzo DOC covers all Abruzzo's four provinces: l'Aquila, Chieti, Pescara og Teramo. All the vineyards are hilly, but wine from the slopes facing the sea is especially valued.

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The Abruzzo Wine Route

This scenic route takes you through the beautiful countryside of Abruzzo, passing vineyards, wineries, and historic towns.

Along the way, you can stop to taste the wines and learn about the traditional winemaking techniques used in the region.