Abruzzo

• Total vineyard area:

  36,960 hectares (60% red wines, 40% white wines)

• Number of producers:

  15,000

• Total wine production per year:

  3,8 million hectolitres

• Number of DOCGs:

  1 (Terre Tollesi DOCG)

• Number of DOCs:

  7 (Controguerra DOC, Ortona DOC, Villamagna DOC, Abruzzo DOC, Cerasuolo d’Abruzzo DOC, Montepulciano d’Abruzzo DOC, Trebbiano d’Abruzzo DOC)

Abruzzo can be divided into two areas: a mountainous internal region, distinguished by a continental climate and constitutes over 65% of the entire regional territory. And a coastal region, with a wide hilly area and mild climate. In Ovidius’ stories we can already read evidence of the presence of the winemaking tradition of this region already in ancient times.

Until the Renaissance, Abruzzo viticulture was concentrated in the Peligna Valley, near L'Aquila. Since the mid-1700s there was already talk of the Montepulciano d'Abruzzo grape and the Cerasuolo type. In the last 40-50 years the production has shifted strongly to the hillside regions.

The vineyard area in Abruzzo exceeds 35.000 hectares, of which almost 90% is located in the hills, while 10% are in mountainous areas. The vine is often trained into pergolas, locally called ‘Capannas,’ which see the vines traine into a canopy above the head. The total wine production exceeds 2.5 million hectoliters, of which over 30% are DOC and DOCG denominations.

The wine scene is characterized by the presence of native grape varieties. The most famous grape is Montepulciano, widespread throughout the regional territory and neighboring regions. Other important grape varieties are Passerina, Pecorino, Cococciola and Trebbiano d'Abruzzo.

• Menicucci:

  A family-run winery established in 1970 when Antonio Menicucci planted his first vines in Ortona. Three generations later, the family continues Antonio's dream. Their mission is to produce a range of wines and sparkling wines with characteristics suitable to satisfy every palate from wines with an important aromatic complexity to the traditional white and red varieties.

• Tenuta I Fauri:

  The company was established by a father of two sons, who now run the winery with the same level of passion and dedication as their father.

• Masciarelli Tenute Agricole:

  This estate was established in 1981 by Gianni Masciarelli. The wine production now has 18 cuvees and 5 product lines: Classic, Gianni Masciarelli, Villa Gemma, Marina Cvetic and Castello di Semivicoli.

• Pecorino:

  Made from the Pecorino grape, It creates dry, fresh, fruity wines

• Passerina:

  Passerina is a dry white with fresh and perfumed nuances and a golden hue.

• Trebbiano d'Abruzzo:

  Trebbiano wines are fresh and fruity with pleasant acidity in the mouth.

• Cococciola:

  A grape variety that crafts light wines with scent of freshly cut grass.

• Malvasia:

  Malvasia is a dry, straw-yellow coloured wine with an intense floral aroma.

• Montepulciano d’Abruzzo:

  One of Italy’s famous red wines. Hints of dark fruit with an affinity for oak.

• Controguerra Cabernet:

  Produced with Cabernet Franc / Cabernet Sauvignon grapes which lends a herbal note and ruby color.

• Cerasuolo d'Abruzzo:

  A rosé made from a direct pressing of Montepulciano grapes, Cerasuolo is characterful and fruity.

• Ortona:

  made with 95% Montepulciano and 5% other grape varieties. Aromas of red fruits.

• Abruzzo red DOC:

  Made with at least 80% Montepulciano. Intense ruby ​​red colour and a red fruited palate.