Description
The Cerasuolo d’Abruzzo PDO is reserved exclusively for Rosé wines (including Superiore).
Production Area
The production area of Cerasuolo d’Abruzzo PDO is within the territory of numerous municipalities in the Provinces of Chieti, L’Aquila, Pescara and Teramo, in the Abruzzo region.
Blends
Red (including Superiore): min. 85% Montepulciano, pure or with the addition of grape berries similar in colour and originating from other grape varieties suitable for cultivation in the concerned area, max. 15%.
Description of product typologies
Cerasuolo d’Abruzzo PDO is a cherry-pink colour, varying in intensity; the nose is pleasant, lightly vinous, fruity elegant and intense. It can display Superiore on the label.Grapes used in the production of Cerasuolo d’Abruzzo PDO can be vinified as white, with the skin, for a limited fermentation period in order to give the wine its characteristic cherry-pink colour. Cerasuolo d’Abruzzo PDO wine cannot be made available for consumption before January 1st of the year following that in which the grapes were produced; the Superior wine cannot be made avaliable for consumption before March 1st of the year following that in which the grapes were produced.
Additional specifications
The Cerasuolo d’Abruzzo PDO designation can be followed by Vigna (Vineyard) with the relative toponym.
