Abruzzo

Question 1

What are the 5 sub-zones of Montepulciano D’Abruzzo and how much Montepulciano grape do they require?

Answer 1

Casauria (100%)

Alto Tirino (95%)
Terre dei Peligni (95%)

Terre dei Vestini (90%)
Teate (90%)

Question 2

What is a “Cerasuolo” wine?

Answer 2

Rosato from Abbruzzo

(e.g Cerasuolo d’Abbruzzo from 85% Montepulciano)

Question 3

What is the only DOCG of Abruzzo and what is the blend?

Answer 3

Colline Teramane Montepulciano d’Abbruzo DOCG

> 90% Montepulciano
<10% Sangiovese

Question 4

What is Abruzzos main white wine DOC and what is the blend?

Answer 4

Trebbiano d’Abruzzo DOC

85% Trebbiano Abruzzese, Trebbiano Toscano, Bombino Bianco

Question 5

What are the two main rivers in Abruzzo?

Answer 5

Aterno & Pescara