📜 Montepulciano d'Abruzzo
The best-known red wine of Abruzzo, from the Montepulciano grape.
Montepulciano d'Abruzzo is the best-known red wine of the Italian region of Abruzzo. It is made from the Montepulciano grape, which grows here on hills near the Adriatic Sea. The name is protected as a geographical indication of the European Union and is listed in the eAmbrosia register.
Wines under this name can be red or rosé, and all are still, without bubbles. The red is usually dark, soft and fruity, with low acidity. The rosé is often made in a lighter style.
This name is often confused with Vino Nobile di Montepulciano. That is a different wine: it comes from the Tuscan town of Montepulciano and is made mainly from Sangiovese. In Abruzzo, Montepulciano is the name of the grape, not of a town.
In Italy such wine is often served with meat, pasta and cheese, because it is not too sharp and goes well with food.
How it connects to Wine
📜 Montepulciano d'Abruzzo ← main grape of ← 🍇 Montepulciano → kind of → 🍇 Grape varieties → kind of → 🍷 Wine
Links
- Related to
- 📍 Abruzzo
- Main grapes
- 🍇 Montepulciano
- Wines
- 🍷 Red wine, 🍷 Rosé, 🍷 Still wine
Frequently asked questions
Which grape is used for Montepulciano d'Abruzzo?
The Montepulciano grape, grown in the Abruzzo region of Italy.
How is Montepulciano d'Abruzzo different from Vino Nobile di Montepulciano?
The first is made in Abruzzo from the Montepulciano grape, the second in the Tuscan town of Montepulciano, mainly from Sangiovese.
What colour is this wine?
Most often red, but there is also rosé. Both are still wines, without bubbles.
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📜 Colline Teramane Montepulciano d'Abruzzo · 📜 Villamagna · 📜 Cerasuolo d'Abruzzo · 📜 Casauria · 📜 Terre Aquilane · 📜 Ortona
⚠️ Wine contains alcohol: adults only, drink in moderation. Wine usually contains sulphites; egg white or milk proteins are sometimes used for fining — important for allergies and for vegans.