Description
The Colline Teramane Montepulciano d’Abruzzo PDO is reserved exclusively for Red wine.
Production Area
The production area of Colline Teramane Montepulciano d’Abruzzo PDO is within the territory of numerous municipalities in the Province of Teramo, in the Abruzzo region.
Blends
Red (incl. Riserva): min. 90% Montepulciano; the Sangiovese grape variety may also be used in the production of the wine, max. 10%.
Description of product typologies
Colline Teramane Montepulciano d’Abruzzo PDO is intense ruby-red in colour with light purple hues that tend towards garnet with aging; the nose offers fragrances of red fruit and spices which blend together with notes of tobacco and leather; it is full, warm and harmonious on the palate, with uncovered tannins. It can display Riserva on the label. Colline Teramane Montepulciano d’Abruzzo PDO wines must have been aged for 1 year, with at least 2 months maturing in bottles; the aging period commences November 1st of the year in which the grapes were produced. Colline Teramane Montepulciano d’Abruzzo PDO Riserva wine must be aged for at least 3 years, commencing November 1st of the year in which the grapes were produced.
Additional specifications
The Colline Teramane Montepulciano d’Abruzzo PDO designation can be followed by Vigna (Vineyard) with the relative toponym.
