Colline Teramane DOCG
Montepulciano d'Abruzzo (Italy)
A red DOCG wine with min 90% Montepulciano grapes and max 10% Sangiovese
Typical Flavors
 Black Cherry |
 Black Currant |
 Blackberry |
 Sour Cherry |
 Spices |
 Pepper |
 Tomato |
 Oregano |
Oak added Flavors:
 Oak |
 Tobacco |
 Cocoa |
 Leather |
Black Berries and Sour Cherries are typical Montepulciano flavors.
With Peppery Spices and Herbal notes of Oregano and Tomato.
Profile
Montepulciano is known for smooth tannins and high acidity:
| BODY | Medium - Plus | ||
| TANNINS | Medium - Plus | ||
| FRUIT | Medium | ||
| ACIDITY | Medium - High | ||
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Food Pairing
 Antipasti |
 Olive Oil |
 Rich Pasta |
 Rich Pizza |
 Rabbit |
 Pork |
 Lamb |
 Veal |
 Hamburger |
 Duck |
 Wild Boar |
 Deer |
Because of Tannins and Acidity, Montepulciano pairs best with Rich Italian and International Food.
Pairing Suggestions
Excellent Pairing:
Aceto Balsamico Sauce.
Rich Pasta. Lasagne with Truffles.
Hamburger. Meatloaf.
Barbeque. Roasted Meat.
Lamb. Veal. Pork. Goat.
Asian. Curry. Saffron.
Cheese:
Aged Cheese.
Pecorino. Parmesan. Manchego. Cheddar.
Italian Specialities:
Tagliatelle al Ragu.
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Montepulciano DOC(G)
Abruzzo has 3 pure Montepulciano DOCs and 1 DOCG.
- Montepulciano d’Abruzzo DOC
- Cerasuolo d’Abruzzo DOC (Rosato)
- Villamagna DOC
- Colline Teramane Montepulciano d’Abruzzo DOCG
Under most of the DOC requirements, Montepulciano d'Abruzzo must contain from 80 to 100% Montepulciano grapes and up to 20% other grapes (Sangiovese).
Montepulciano d'Abruzzo should not be confused with Vino Nobile di Montepulciano, a Tuscan wine made mainly from Sangiovese.
The Rosé (Rosato) style of Montepulciano d'Abruzzo is called Cerasuolo (cherry). With aromas of orange peel, cinnamon, strawberry and dried cherries, it is a perfect match to Mediterranean and International food.
Abruzzo
Abruzzo is located in central Italy. The capital is L'Aquila.
Red Wines:
Montepulciano d'Abruzzo
Cerasuolo d'Abruzzo
White Wines:
Rosé Wines:
Primary Grapes:
60% Montepulciano
30% Trebbiano
