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Lanciano vines - Photo (c) Antonio Dell'Elce Abruzzo, which is two-thirds mountains and one-third hills, boasts highly favorable natural conditions for grapevines. Growers favor the predominant Montepulciano and Trebbiano, while growing some highly productive vines (the region has Italy's highest average yields) for bulk wines and table grapes, and experimenting in an increasingly convincing way with outside varieties. The four DOC produced in Abruzzo are the Contro Guerra, Trebbiano d'Abruzzo, Montepulciano d'Abruzzo and the DOCG Montepulciano d'Abruzzo Colline Teramane. The last two should not be confused with the Tuscan Vino Nobile di Montepulciano. While the Tuscan one takes its name from the town where it’s made in the province of Siena, the Abruzzo wine is made with a grape named Montepulciano. Abruzzo Wines: ------------------------------ DOCG ------------------------------------ Montepulciano d'Abruzzo Colline Teramane wine ------------------------------ DOC ------------------------------------- Controguerra wine Montepulciano d'Abruzzo wine Trebbiano d'Abruzzo wine ------------------------------ IGT ------------------------------------- Alto Tirino wine Colli Aprutini wine Colli del Sangro wine Colline Frentane wine Colline Pescaresi wine Colline Teatine wine Del Vastese or Histonium wine Terre di Chieti wine Valle Peligna wine I Love Italian Wine and Food - The Abruzzi Region An article by: Levi Reiss (c) Abruzzi devotes about eighty two thousand acres to grapevines, it ranks 10th among the 20 Italian regions. Its total annual wine production is about 110 million gallons, giving it a 5th place. About 90% of the wine production is red or rosé (not very much rosé), leaving 10% for white... Wine Reviewed Abruzzo Illuminati Montepulciano d’Abruzzo “Riparosso” 2004 DOC 13% alcohol about $11.50 The marketing materials state that this wine has hints of an Amarone (a much more expensive wine) or a Ripasso ( a more expensive wine). There are raisings, currants, and tar on the nose whilst the taste profile is ripe, mellow fruit flavors of raspberry jam and ocha. It doesn’t contain a lot of acidity so drink it within a year. Pair it with pizza, burgers, or any meat dish that you tend to eat during the week. This wine is said to complement pasta, red meats, and savory cheeses. I found the Riparosso to be somewhat robust, with cherry and plum flavors. I didn’t have the feeling that I was drinking a regular Montepulciano d’Abruzzo, but instead almost a Ripasso, a wine that I prefer. This wine managed to feel full-bodied even with its light tannins...  read the full article... Wine Italy (c) 1997-2008 E. Massetti TangoItalia - Food Wine Travel in Italy - Home