Cerasuolo d’Abruzzo is a cherry-pink rosé with a grape base led by Montepulciano.
Cerasuolo d’Abruzzo gives Montepulciano a distinctly pink expression.
Montepulciano is the principal grape of Cerasuolo d’Abruzzo. The specification describes a cherry-pink color of varying intensity and a dry, softly textured flavor. Its vineyard landscape extends from coastal and foothill slopes into inland valleys. The color and place name together offer a clear way to recognize this Abruzzese wine.
The specification requires Montepulciano to make up at least 85% of the vineyard grape blend. Grapes may be vinified without skins or with a limited period of skin contact to obtain the characteristic cherry-pink color. The harvest year must appear in the designation and presentation of the wine.
The defined area follows Abruzzo’s coastal and foothill belt, with inland extensions including the Alto Tirino plateau and the Subequana, Peligna and Roveto valleys.
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