Wines made from Montepulciano grapes of Abruzzo
Discover the best wines made with Montepulciano as a single variety or as a blend of Abruzzo.
More informations about the variety Montepulciano
A very old grape variety, most likely originating in Italy, now cultivated mainly in the central and central-eastern parts of this country, registered in France in the Official Catalogue of wine grape varieties, list A1. Montepulciano has long been confused with sangiovese or nielluccio, an A.D.N. analysis has shown that it is different.
More informations about the region of Abruzzo
Abruzzo is an Italian wine region located on the eastern (Adriatic) coast. Its immediate neighbors in CentralItaly are Marche to the North, Lazio to the west and southwest and Molise to the southeast. Abruzzo has one DOCG - Montepulciano d'Abruzzo Colline Teramane - and three DOC wine appellations. The reds and Cerasuolo d'Abruzzo and Montepulciano d'Abruzzo, as well as the white wine appellation Trebbiano d'Abruzzo are the most notable, followed by the lesser-known Controguerra.
What are the typical flavors of the Montepulciano grape variety?
- OakPresent in 1% of Montepulciano
- SpicesPresent in 1% of Montepulciano
- Red fruitPresent in 1% of Montepulciano
- Black fruitPresent in 1% of Montepulciano
- Dried fruitPresent in 1% of Montepulciano