What are the best Abruzzo wines? Discover our list with photos, description and tasting of the best 20 Abruzzo wines From the most famous wines to the lesser-known ones from the best wineries in Abruzzo.
Also discover the article dedicated to the best Montepulciano d’Abruzzo wines and the section on the best producers of Abruzzo where you will find articles dedicated to companies.
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- Overview Best Abruzzo wines
- Terroir of Abruzzo wines
- Best Montepulciano d’Abruzzo
- Best Wine of Abruzzo
WINES OF ABRUZZESI
What are the best Abruzzo wines? Among the best wines of Abruzzo, important denominations and wines such as Montepulciano d’Abruzzo, Cerasuolo d’Abruzzo, Trebbiano d’Abruzzo and Pecorino can be mentioned. Let’s briefly discover some of the characteristics of these wines:
Montepulciano d’Abruzzo:
Montepulciano d’Abruzzo is certainly among the best Abruzzo wines. It is a DOC red wine produced with a Montepulciano base, particularly fruity, spicy and deep. Montepulciano is a native vine of central Italy which, together with Sangiovese, represents the pivotal vine from which many of the best red wines of central Italy are born.
Of great interest among the best Abruzzo wines is Montepulciano d’Abruzzo Colline Teramane, which represents the most suitable area for Montepulciano d’Abruzzo, as well as the only DOCG in the region.
Trebbiano d’Abruzzo:
Certainly among the best Abruzzo wines there is Trebbiano d’Abruzzo, a DOC white wine made up of Trebbiano. Together with Montepulciano d’Abruzzo it represents the pivotal vine in Abruzzo winemaking. Trebbiano d’Abruzzo gives life to many immediate and simple white wines for daily consumption, but also to some of the most elegant, complex, long-lived wines, fully entitled among the best Italian white wines.
Cerasuolo d’Abruzzo:
Among the best Abruzzo wines there is the Cerasuolo d’Abruzzo: a DOC rosé wine produced with a Montepulciano base. Cerasuolo d’Abruzzo DOC gives life to fresh wines with great mineral flavor, also characterized by seductive aromas of red fruits, such as raspberries, morello cherries and wild strawberries.
Among the Cerasuolo d’Abruzzo there are some of the best Italian rosé wines and is considered among the longest-lived rosé wines in the world.
Pecorino:
Undoubtedly, among the best Abruzzo wines there is Pecorino: a DOC white wine made from the vine of the same name. Pecorino produces white wines with great body and flavor, embellished with aromatic citrus, vegetable and exotic fruit notes. Very versatile in terms of gastronomic combination and appreciated in daily consumption, but with qualitative peaks of great interest.
TERROIR OF THE WINES OF ABRUZZO
Where are the best Abruzzo wines born? The wines of Abruzzo owe their success to the savoir-faire of the cellars but also to the intrinsic enological vocation of the Abruzzo terroir: The climate is Mediterranean favored by the thermoregulatory function of the Adriatic Sea which mitigates the high daytime temperatures of summer, while the numerous Apennine mountain massifs protect the region from the cold currents of the North.
The temperature variations given by the altitudes of the hills favor excellent ripening, but also concentration and finesse of the aromas in the grapes.
The soils of Abruzzo are quite heterogeneous but can be divided into two main areas: the western and mountainous area where soils of karst origin (calcareous) are widespread, which give life to more delicate and elegant wines, and the eastern and hilly part, more rich in Pliocene clays and sandstones where the wines are deeper and more suited to aging.
BEST MONTEPULCIANO D’ABRUZZO
Which are the best Montepulciano d’Abruzzo? If you want to find out which are the best Montepulciano d’Abruzzo discover the article dedicated to the 20 Best Montepulciano d’Abruzzo. In the following list we will instead focus on white and rosé wines.
BEST 20 WINES OF ABRUZZESI – Recommended by Jean Marco Palmieri
What are the best Abruzzo wines? So let’s see together a list of the 20 best Abruzzo wines and discover their characteristics with our tasting so that everyone can find the best Abruzzo wines suited to their tastes.
To discover the excellences, discover our archive with dedicated articles on the best Abruzzo wine producers.
Trebbiano d’Abruzzo ‘La Botte di Gianni’ – Masciarelli
Characteristics: Notes of ripe yellow pulp fruit are mixed with orange blossom flowers, honey on a delicate brackish background and Dijon mustard.
In the mouth it is enveloping, full and full-bodied, with excellent persistence. Entirely vinified in a 700 l tonneau of French oak, from plants over 200 years old, it ages on its lees for the whole period, with frequent batonnage. Bottling by gravity follows.
Masciarelli gives us a Trebbiano d’Abruzzo animated by an energy that is still pounding, generous and of great identity.
Certainly among the best Abruzzo wines for the impeccable enhancement of the expressive potential of Trebbiano d’Abruzzo.
Trebbiano d’Abruzzo 2018 – Valentini
Characteristics: A kaleidoscope of aromas that makes room between floral hints of chamomile, tropical and candied yellow pulp fruit, dried green tea, continuing with nuances reminiscent of medicinal herbs, wild catmint, white chocolate and brackish nuances.
The palate confirms the sense of smell with a balsamic finish. Spontaneous fermentation in large oak barrels without temperature control and without filtration and aged for 12 months in 50 and 70 hl oak barrels already used for fermentation.
A lysergic white wine of extraordinary aromatic finesse, with seductive and enveloping aromas on the palate. Excellent aging potential.
Virtuous interpretation of Trebbiano d’Abruzzo, fully qualified among the best Abruzzo wines.
Cerasuolo d’Abruzzo 2020 – Emidio Pepe
Multifaceted and elegant scent, which is articulated between delicate suggestions of wild raspberry, strawberry jam, medicinal herbs and salt.
The mouth is voluminous, accompanied by an iodized saline note and made lively by a strong acidity that is the prelude to a finish of great persistence. Pressing with the feet. Short maceration on the skins and spontaneous fermentation in vitrified cement tanks. No filtration. Refine a few months in concrete vats and then in the bottle. Obtained from biodynamic viticulture.
A Cerasuolo d’Abruzzo of great expressiveness and an authentic and straightforward character, excellent ability to combine aromatic elegance with opulence on the palate.
Without doubt among the best Abruzzo wines.
Vigna del Convento di Capestrano 2018 – Valle Reale
Description: It opens up captivatingly on notes of ripe yellow pulp fruit and orange peel and floral notes of hawthorn and salt.
In the mouth it is expansive and taut with a good acidic shoulder that leaves room for a persistent savory finish of great cleanliness and flavor. From vines placed at 350-400 meters above sea level conducted in organic and biodynamic agriculture. Alcoholic fermentation in steel with indigenous yeasts. Without filtration and aging for 18 months on the fine lees in steel.
A Trebbiano d’Abruzzo with a suggestive and imaginative nose, of great freshness and great length. Deservedly among the best Abruzzo wines.
Casadonna Terre Aquilane IGP Pecorino 2017 – Feudo Antico
Description: Elegant and layered bouquet, articulated on notes of cedar, yellow grapefruit, rosemary honey and sensations of hydrocarbons.
The sip explodes full and very soft, driven by an extraordinary acid component that leaves the mouth fresh and gratified.
Finale of excellent persistence and cleanliness. Spontaneous fermentation by the yeasts present on the grapes in concrete tanks. Refine 6 months on the lees, without racking, in the same fermentation barrels. The wine is then bottled without filtration. Obtained from vines located 862 meters above sea level.
A wine of great style, powerful and very elegant, which successfully bets on the varietal character of Pecorino. Undoubtedly among the best Abruzzo wines for incisiveness and flair.
Piè delle Vigne Cerasuolo d’Abruzzo 2018 – Cataldi Madonna
Description: The aromatic framework outlines notes of wild raspberry, morello cherry embellished with more enigmatic spicy and hydrocarbon tones.
On the palate it is voluminous and lively and supported by a pleasant granular mineral trail that creates presence on the palate and amplifies the sensations in the after-smell.
Finale of excellent persistence, harmonious and excellent cleanliness.
Fully qualified among the best Italian rosé wines: the fragrance and olfactory complexity are the prelude to a surprisingly unusual, passionate, rich and savory sip.
A Cerasuolo d’Abruzzo in which the fruit echoes penetratingly, animated by suggestions of the Mediterranean scrub. Deservedly among the best Abruzzo wines.
Cerasuolo Rosato 15 16 17 – Cirelli
Description: It suggests notes of raspberries, blood orange, licorice and leather. Penetrating acidity on the palate supported by an engaging sapidity.
Intense and persistent finish. Refine in amphora.
One of the best Italian rosé wines in Abruzzo for its new and original style: structure, richness and captivating aromatic profile. Whimsical and expansive character.
Fully among the best Abruzzo wines.
Cerasuolo d’Abruzzo 2021 – Buccicatino
Description:
It opens captivatingly on notes of ripe red fruits and flowers, with decisive hints of fresh cerase, cassis and al which stretch towards smoky suggestions.
In the mouth it is expansive with a good acid spine that leaves room for a persistent and almondy savory finish.
A Cerasuolo d’Abruzzo with a suggestive and imaginative nose that does not renounce the freshness of the palate. Fully among the best wines of Abruzzo.
Trebbiano d’Abruzzo Superiore ‘Spelt Oro’ 2020 – La Valentina
Description:
Fresh and fragrant olfactory range, with herbaceous and citric notes of grapefruit that blend with hints of white peach and melon.
In the mouth it has an intense sip, with salty salty hints that give presence and character to the sip.
Trebbiano d’Abruzzo with unusual olfactory expressiveness, freshness and an impeccable quality-price ratio.
Without doubt among the best Abruzzo wines.
Lumeggio 2021 – Illuminati
Features:
The nose is characterized by a floral bouquet embellished with notes of wild strawberries, raspberry, apricot and yellow peach.
In the mouth it is pleasantly savory, with a nice soft and mineral finish reminiscent of the sea.
A rosé with a salty drink and pressing acidity.
Illuminati’s Cerasuolo d’Abruzzo is among the best Abruzzo wines for territorial expressiveness, pleasantness and strength on the palate.
Testarossa Rosato 2020 – Pasetti
Description
Nose layered with ripe cherry on display embellished with pleasant sensations of aromatic herbs.
In the mouth it spreads voluminous and vibrant, supported by a beautiful iodized presence.
A penetrating Trebbiano d’Abruzzo, with great structure and elegance.
Deservedly among the best Abruzzo wines for overall harmony. Excellent value for money.
Cerasuolo d’Abruzzo ‘Giusi’ – Terraviva
Description:
Strong notes of pomegranate emerge on the nose, suggestions of wild strawberries with epiphanies of wild mint.
On the palate it is very expansive and rich, with a nice iodized vein and citrus hints that echo.
Cerasuolo d’Abruzzo with a great structure and an eloquent nose, ideal for pairing with complex dishes.
Deservedly among the best wines of Abruzzo.
Castellum Vetus Trebbiano d’Abruzzo 2018 – Centorame
The nose is characterized by a floral bouquet embellished with notes of passion fruit, white melon and shades of acacia honey.
In the mouth it is rich and savory, with a vibrant finish of persistence in which the fruit echoes the protagonist.
A Trebbiano d’Abruzzo of great elegance and structure. Among the best Abruzzo wines for territorial expressiveness, drinkability and grit at the sip.
Good value for money.
Trebbiano d’Abruzzo ‘Bianchi Grilli per la Testa’ 2019 – Torre dei Beati
Description:
The nose is delicate and fine, ranging between tones that recall orange blossom, hawthorn and Mediterranean scrub hints of melted butter.
On the palate it is accommodating, soft and enveloping and of good length.
A delicate and seductive Trebbiano d’Abruzzo, among the best Abruzzo wines for subtle and ethereal nuances.
What are the best Abruzzo wines?
What are the best Abruzzo wines? Choosing is a difficult undertaking, which however inevitably is subject to the limits of a subjective opinion, which as such, by definition, is deficient and arbitrary.
We have simply compiled a list of our favorite interpretations according to our evaluations. However, it remains essential to underline that wine is not born as a status symbol, to be exhibited or flaunted coram populo.
But to excite us and be shared in a genuine way with the people we love, binding ourselves to contingent situations and to the unrepeatable and intimate moments of our life.
Therefore, we invite you to visit wineries and get to know the producers who produce wines in their uniqueness, so that you can independently discover and choose the wine that can be counted for you among your personal favorite wines. If you have had the patience to read this far, thank you for your attention, but now is the time to fill the glasses and cut the distant hopes, and therefore:
Cheers, Salute, Santé
Jean Marco Palmieri
