Abruzzo

**Abruzzo** lies in central Italy on the Adriatic side, a rugged region of high Apennine mountains that drop toward the coast. It is a reliable, good-value source of both red and white wine. **Wines & grapes** — The signature red is Montepulciano d'Abruzzo, deep and juicy, while the crisp white Trebbiano d'Abruzzo is the main white. A distinctive dark, cherry-scented rosé called Cerasuolo d'Abruzzo is also a local specialty. **Character** — Warm coastal sun tempered by cool mountain air gives reds that are rich and smooth with soft tannins and dark-fruit flavour, and whites that stay fresh. **Good to know** — Do not confuse the grape Montepulciano here with the Tuscan town of Montepulciano, which makes Sangiovese-based wine.

Wines

• Amaranta — Farnese Vini
• Amaranta di Ulisse Montepulciano d'Abruzzo — Tenuta Ulisse
• Cadetto Montepulciano d'Abruzzo — Podere Castorani
• Cerasuolo d'Abruzzo — Ciavolich
• Chiola Cerasuolo d'Abruzzo — I Lauri
• Colle delle Pietre — Marramiero
• Edizione Cinque Autoctoni — Fantini
• Filari Montepulciano d'Abruzzo — Galasso
• Gran Sasso Montepulciano d'Abruzzo Edizione Limitata — Terra Vera
• Il Bianco di Ciccio (Tralcetto) — Cantina Zaccagnini
• Jorio Montepulciano d'Abruzzo — Umani Ronchi
• Limited Edition 10 Vendemmie — Tenuta Ulisse
• Montepulciano d'Abruzzo — Emidio Pepe
• Montepulciano d'Abruzzo — Gran Sasso
• Montepulciano d'Abruzzo — Passione Natura
• Montepulciano d'Abruzzo — Collequieto
• Montepulciano d'Abruzzo — Torre Vinaria
• Montepulciano d'Abruzzo — Fantini
• Montepulciano d'Abruzzo — Caleo
• Montepulciano d'Abruzzo — Casa Sant'Orsola