Central Italy - Abruzzo

Question 1

How large is this region of Italy in terms of production?

Answer 1

Italy’s 5th largest

Question 2

What black grape dominates plantings?

Answer 2

Montepulciano, very small amount of Sangiovese grown

Question 3

What are the 3 main types of wine produced (white, rose and red)?

Answer 3

Trebbiano d’Abruzo - white
Cerasuolo d’Abruzzo - rose
Montepulciano d’Abruzzo - red

Question 4

Describe the climate of Abruzzo.

Answer 4

warm continental inland which is hilly and warm mediterranean near coast which is flatter

Question 5

planting density?

Answer 5

2,500 vine/ha. low. traditionally pergola.

Question 6

What are the main grape varieties planted in Abruzzo?

Answer 6

Montepulciano, Trebbiano, Chardonnay, Sangiovese, Pecorino

Question 7

white wine DOC?

Answer 7

Trebbiano d’Abruzzo DOC. Can use Trebbiano Toscano or Abruzzese. 98hl/ha.

Question 8

rose DOC?

Answer 8

Cerasuolo DOC. 85% Montepulciano. medium pink, short maceration or direct press.

Question 9

red DOC?

Answer 9

Montepulciano d’Abruzzo DOC 98hl. DOC + name of subzone 66hl. DOCG (aged 2 years, 1 in wood). Merlot or Primotivo blend partners