Montepulciano d'Abruzzo

Montepulciano d’Abruzzo is one of Italy’s most exported DOC wines, and it’s easy to see why. This complex red wine with soft tannins positively bursts with flavours of black fruit, smoke and spice.

What does Montepulciano d’Abruzzo taste like?

Good quality Montepulciano d’Abruzzo will have a smoky flavour, complemented by sweet spices from oak ageing and ripe black fruits. Thanks to its soft tannins, it can be enjoyed young, but will continue to develop complex flavours if you age it in the cellar.

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The disciplinare (winemaking regulation) for Montepulciano d’Abruzzo DOC requires the wine to be made from at least 85% Montepulciano grapes. The remaining 15% can be a blend of other red grapes grown in Abruzzo. While a minimum aging period isn't defined for the regular-level wine, the “riserva" must be aged for at least two years – of which at least 9 months are spent in barrel.

The Colline Teramane DOCG denomination lies in the north of Abruzzo. It is the only DOCG area in Montepulciano, and has stricter quality standards. This DOCG Montepulciano wine must be made from 90% Montepulciano and up to 10% Sangiovese. Regular-level Colline Terramane wine must age for at least two years, including one year in oak. “Riserva” is aged for three years or more – either in oak or in bottle.

Note: don’t confuse Montepulciano d’Abruzzo with the similarly named Vino Nobile di Montepulciano. The latter is a Sangiovese-led blend from Tuscany, rather than a Montepulciano-led blend from Abruzzo.

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