The wine region of Terre di Chieti is located in the region of Abruzzes of Italy. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Cantine Mucci or the Domaine Tenuta Ulisse produce mainly wines white, red and pink. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Terre di Chieti are Pecorino, Sangiovese and Merlot, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Terre di Chieti often reveals types of flavors of cream, dried fruit or kiwi and sometimes also flavors of yeast, elderflower or passion fruit.
In the mouth of Terre di Chieti is a powerful with a nice freshness. We currently count 307 estates and châteaux in the of Terre di Chieti, producing 768 different wines in conventional, organic and biodynamic agriculture. The wines of Terre di Chieti go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, pasta or lamb.
Pinot grigio is a grey grape variety mutated from Pinot Noir. It has its origins in Burgundy, where it is called pinot-beurot in reference to the colour of the grey robes worn by the monks of the region. Established in Alsace since the 17th century, pinot grigio was called tokay until 2007. It is made up of bunches of small berries that vary in colour from pink to blue-grey. It is particularly well suited to the continental climate because it is resistant to the cold in winter and to spring frosts. This variety also likes dry limestone soils with plenty of sunshine in the summer. pinot grigio is well suited to late harvesting or to the selection of noble grapes, depending on the year and the concentration of sugars in the berries. Pinot grigio wines are distinguished by their aromatic complexity of white fruits, mushrooms, honey, vanilla, cinnamon, etc., and their great finesse. In the Loire Valley, pinot grigio is used in the Coteaux-d'Ancenis appellations. It gives dry or sweet wines with pear and peach aromas.
white wines from the region of Terre di Chieti go well with generally quite well with dishes of pasta, vegetarian or appetizers and snacks such as recipes of pasta shells, spinach and goat cheese quiche or roasted pumpkin seeds.
On the nose in the region of Terre di Chieti often reveals types of flavors of citrus, green apple or tree fruit and sometimes also flavors of citrus fruit, vegetal or apples. In the mouth in the region of Terre di Chieti is a powerful with a nice freshness.
