The wine region of Controguerra is located in the region of Abruzzes of Italy. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Illuminati or the Domaine Illuminati produce mainly wines white, red and sparkling. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Controguerra are Pecorino, Cabernet-Sauvignon and Chardonnay, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Controguerra often reveals types of flavors of non oak, earth or oak and sometimes also flavors of tree fruit, microbio or vegetal.
In the mouth of Controguerra is a powerful with a nice freshness. We currently count 12 estates and châteaux in the of Controguerra, producing 39 different wines in conventional, organic and biodynamic agriculture. The wines of Controguerra go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, pasta or veal.
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