Abruzzo

Question 1

What are the principal rosatos of Abruzzo?

Answer 1

Cerasuolo d’Abruzzo

Question 2

What is Abruzzo’s position in Italy’s wine industry?

Answer 2

3rd largest producer in central and southern Italy

Close behind Toscana

Question 3

What are the main grapes of Abruzzo (3) and what % are they grown in ?

Answer 3

Montepulciano (the grape!) 56%
Trebbiano Toscana 18%
Trebbiano Abruzzesse 9%

(Total: 60% red, 40% white)

Question 4

What are the three Montepulciano’s?

Answer 4

1. Montepulciano - the grape, from Abruzzo. One of Italy’s most planted red grapes
2. Montepulciano - the town in Tuscany
3. Vino Nobile di Montepulciano - Sangiovese based wine from Tuscany

Question 5

What grapes are Trebbiano Abruzzesse confused with?

Answer 5

-Trebbiano Toscano
-Bombino Bianco

Considered to be higher quality than Bombino with mineraltiy, savory qualities along with fruit and flowers

Question 6

What are the different styles of Trebbiano Abrusseze

Answer 6

Simple and refreshing or some of Italy’s greatest bottlings

Different varietals (Trebbianos, Bombino), diverse winegrowig area account for differences

Question 7

What are the 2 main styles of Montepulciano d’ Abruzzo?

Answer 7

Simple and easy drinking

Full-flavored, powerful, full-bodied

Differences in climate, topography and producers account for differences