Montepulciano d'Abruzzo (Italy)
Montepulciano d'Abruzzo DOC is a red wine from Abruzzo.
It is made from minimum 85% Montepulciano grapes.
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 d'Abruzzo flavors.
With Peppery Spices and Herbal notes of Oregano and Tomato.
Profile
Montepulciano d'Abruzzo 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 d'Abruzzo pairs best with Rich Food.
Montepulciano d'Abruzzo pairs well with both 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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The Ideal Glass
The Bordeaux glass is perfect for a bodied red wine.
It is taller than other red wine glasses, and has a slimmer bowl.
The large size of the glass allows the bouquet to develop. It smooths out rough edges, plays down tannins, and allows the wines to achieve balance.
The slimmer bowl sends the wine directly to the back of the mouth for maximum taste.
Montepulciano DOC(G)
Abruzzo has 2 pure Montepulciano DOCGs and 2 DOCs.
Under most of the DOC requirements, Montepulciano d'Abruzzo must contain from 80 to 100% Montepulciano grapes and up to 20% other grapes (Sangiovese).
| Name | DOC(G) | Grapes |
|---|---|---|
| Colline Teramane Montepulciano d’Abruzzo | DOCG 2003 | 90% Montepulciano |
| Terre Tolesi - Tullum | DOCG 2019 | 95% Montepulciano |
| Montepulciano d’Abruzzo | DOC 1968 | 85% Montepulciano |
| Villamagna DOC | DOC 2011 | 95% Montepulciano |
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:
| Name | DOC(G) | Grapes |
|---|---|---|
| Cerasuolo d’Abruzzo Rosato | DOC 2010 | 85% Montepulciano |
Montepulciano d'Abruzzo should not be confused with Vino Nobile di Montepulciano, a Tuscan wine made mainly from Sangiovese.
Abruzzo
Abruzzo is located in central Italy. The capital is L'Aquila. The lagest city is Pescara.
The region is best known for the Montepulciano grape.
Red Wines:
Colline Teramane
Cerasuolo d'Abruzzo
Montepulciano d'Abruzzo
Terre Tollesi - Tullum
Villamagna
White Wines:
Rosé Wines:
Primary Grapes:
60% Montepulciano
30% Trebbiano
