Translation missing: en.ABRUZZO: ABRUZZO

Abruzzo is a region with a long history of winemaking dating as far back to the sixth century BC to the Etruscans and has had many ups and downs in its viticultural history. Today Abruzzo can produce some reliable and easy drinking white and red wines but also some complex and ageworthy examples at the top end.

LOCATION:
Abruzzo is located in central Italy on the east Adriatic coast with Molise to the south, Marche to the north and Lazio to the west.

TERROIR:
The terroir of Abruzzo is varied and heavily influenced by the Apennine mountain range. Vineyards closer to the east coast experience a moderating maritime influence whereas further west there is a larger diurnal range. Clay is the dominant soil type throughout Abruzzo.

VARIETIES:
Trebbiano is the primary white grape of the region with Pecorino coming in second and Montepulciano is the flagship red.

PRODUCERS:
Emidio Pepe, Valentini, De Fermo, Masciarelli, La Valentina, Umami Ronchi, Ciavolich