Montepulciano across Abruzzo’s vineyard belt
Montepulciano d’Abruzzo gives the grape a broad regional wine reference.
Montepulciano is the principal grape of Montepulciano d’Abruzzo. The denomination follows the coastal and foothill belt and reaches inland valleys such as the Peligna and the upper Tirino area. Sandy and clay-rich formations vary across the territory. Following this wine name gives a place-based introduction to the grape through Abruzzo’s different vineyard environments.
