Wines made from Montepulciano grapes of Cerasuolo d'Abruzzo
Discover the best wines made with Montepulciano as a single variety or as a blend of Cerasuolo d'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
The wine region of Cerasuolo d'Abruzzo is located in the region of Abruzzes of Italy. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Valentini or the Domaine Emidio Pepe produce mainly wines pink, red and white. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Cerasuolo d'Abruzzo are Sangiovese, Pecorino and Pinot noir, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Cerasuolo d'Abruzzo often reveals types of flavors of red fruit, vegetal or floral and sometimes also flavors of spices, dried fruit or black fruit.
What are the typical flavors of the Montepulciano grape variety?
- VegetalPresent in 2% of Montepulciano
- SpicesPresent in 2% of Montepulciano
- Citrus fruitPresent in 2% of Montepulciano
- Tree fruitPresent in 2% of Montepulciano
- MicrobioPresent in 1% of Montepulciano