Top 100 wines of Abruzzo
Discover the top 100 best wines of Abruzzo as well as the best winemakers in the region. Explore the varietals of the 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: Pecorino
Structured, aromatic whites with firm acidity and an ample mouth, featuring aromas of citrus, yellow peach, aromatic herbs (sage, thyme), almond, white flowers and saline mineral notes. Fine length and ageing capacity. Star of Offida Pecorino DOCG in the Marche and Abruzzo Pecorino DOC, driving force behind the revival of great modern Adriatic whites. Native Italian grape rediscovered in the 1980s after near-disappearance.
Food and wine pairing with a wine of Abruzzo
wines from the region of Abruzzo go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, pasta or veal such as recipes of tata simone's dumplings, eggplant and zucchini lasagna or vienna cutlets.
Organoleptic analysis of wine of Abruzzo
On the nose in the region of Abruzzo often reveals types of flavors of pineapple, cream or grapefruit and sometimes also flavors of oaky, tropical or citrus. In the mouth in the region of Abruzzo is a powerful with a nice freshness.
