Top 100 red wines of Abruzzo - Page 4
Discover the top 100 best red wines of Abruzzo as well as the best winemakers in the region. Explore the varietals of the red wines that are popular of Abruzzo and the best vintages to taste in this region.
Discovering the wine region of Abruzzo
Accessible, identity-driven Italian duo. Montepulciano d'Abruzzo as red: deep colour, intense aromas of black cherry, ripe plum, sweet spices and balsamic notes, round tannins and a gourmet finish, from everyday to age-worthy Riserva. Cerasuolo d'Abruzzo DOCG as a fleshy, fruity rosé (strawberry, pomegranate). Trebbiano d'Abruzzo as a straight white with citrus and white flowers, sublimated by a few cult producers (Valentini).
~30,000 ha between Adriatic and Apennines, temperate climate.
Discover the grape variety: Primitivo
Powerful, sun-drenched reds with a dark robe and generous alcohol, showing aromas of stewed blackberry, stewed plum, dried fig, chocolate, gentle spice and balsamic notes. Supple tannins, indulgent finish. Star of Puglia with Primitivo di Manduria DOC, Gioia del Colle DOC and Salice Salentino. Identical to American Zinfandel and Croatian Crljenak Kaštelanski by DNA analysis.
Food and wine pairing with a red wine of Abruzzo
red wines from the region of Abruzzo go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, pasta or veal such as recipes of fondue bourguignonne and accompanying sauces, macaroni and angel hair gratin or veal escalope (piccata milanese).
Organoleptic analysis of red wine of Abruzzo
On the nose in the region of Abruzzo often reveals types of flavors of cherry, oaky or blackberry and sometimes also flavors of blueberry, red fruit or strawberries. In the mouth in the region of Abruzzo is a with a nice freshness.
