Abruzzo

Question 1

What is the DOCG of Abruzzo

Answer 1

Montepulciano D’Abruzzo Colline Teramane

Question 2

Montepulciano D’ Abruzzo Colline Teramane DOCG

Answer 2

• 90% minimum Montepulciano
• 10% maximum Sangiovese
• Made specifically in the Colline Teramane subzone area of Montipulciano d’Abruzzo
• Riserva must be aged for 36 months

Question 3

What are the imoportant DOC’s (as mentioned in class) for Abruzzo?

Answer 3

• Trebbiano d’Abruzzo

- Cerasuolo d’Abruzzo

Question 4

Trebbiano d’Abruzzo

Answer 4

• 85% minimum Trebbiano

- this DOC is the best expression for the Trebbiano varietal in the Abruzzo

Question 5

Cerasuolo d’Abruzzo

Answer 5

• 85% minimum Montepulciano

- Rose wine

Question 6

What are the characteristics of the Abruzzo region?

Answer 6

• Adriatic Sea influence
• Eastern coast of Italy
• South of Le Marche
• 1 DOCG and 8 DOC’s