Wines of Abruzzo
PRODUCTION (Data source: ISTAT – 2018):
PDO = 29%
PGI = 12%
Wine without GI = 59%
Total white wine = 38%
Total red and rosé wine = 62%
List of the wine denominations in Abruzzo
DOCG
Colline Teramane Montepulciano d’Abruzzo DOCG [Map]
DOC
Abruzzo DOC
Cerasuolo d’Abruzzo DOC
Controguerra DOC
Montepulciano d’Abruzzo DOC
subzones: Alto Tirino, Teate, Terre dei Peligni, Terre dei Vestini, Terre di Casauria
Ortona DOC
Terre Tollesi DOC (or Tullum DOC)
Trebbiano d’Abruzzo DOC
Villamagna DOC
IGT
Colli Aprutini IGT
Colli del Sangro IGT
Colline Frentane IGT
Colline Pescaresi IGT
Colline Teatine IGT
del Vastese IGT (or Histonium IGT)
Terre Aquilane IGT (or Terre de l’Aquila IGT)
Terre di Chieti IGT
DOCG and DOC denominations in detail
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Denomination | Tipology | Color | Grapes | Minimum ageing | Riserva option | Yield (tons/ha) | Yield (wine/crop) | Yield (liters/ha) | Sweetness | Minimum alcohol | Minimum actual alcohol | Minimum acidity | Minimum extract | Notes | Dosage | Minimum ageing on lees | Additional geographical definitions | Vigna indication |
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| Abruzzo DOC | Bianco | White (Bianco) | 50% min: Trebbiano Abruzzese a/o Trebbiano Toscano 50% max:AOnaG | 14 t/ha | 70% | 9800 l/ha | Dry | Alcohol: 11% | Acidity: 4,5 g/l | Extract: 16 g/l | ✓✓ | |||||||
| Abruzzo DOC | Rosso | Red (Rosso) | 80% min: Montepulciano 20% max:AOnaG | 12 t/ha | 70% | 8400 l/ha | Dry | Alcohol: 12% | Acidity: 4,5 g/l | Extract: 22 g/l | ✓✓ | |||||||
| Abruzzo DOC | Passito Bianco | White (Bianco) | 60% min: Malvasia a/o Moscato a/o Passerina a/o Pecorino a/o Riesling a/o Sauvignon a/o Traminer 40% max: OAG | 14 t/ha | 50% | 7000 l/ha | Sweet | Alcohol: 16% | Actual alcohol: 12% min | Acidity: 4,5 g/l | Extract: 26 g/l | ✓✓ | ||||||
| Abruzzo DOC | Passito Rosso | Red (Rosso) | 60% min: Montepulciano 40% max: OAG | 12 t/ha | 50% | 6000 l/ha | Sweet | Alcohol: 16% | Actual alcohol: 12,5% min | Acidity: 4,5 g/l | Extract: 32 g/l | ✓✓ | ||||||
| Abruzzo DOC | Spumante Bianco Metodo Charmat | White (Bianco) | 60% min: Chardonnay a/o Cococciola a/o Montonico a/o Pecorino a/o Pinot Nero 40% max: OAG | 14 t/ha | 70% | 9800 l/ha | Alcohol: 11% | Acidity: 5,5 g/l | Extract: 16 g/l | Brut | ✓✓ | |||||||
| Abruzzo DOC | Spumante Bianco Metodo Classico | White (Bianco) | 60% min: Chardonnay a/o Cococciola a/o Montonico a/o Pecorino a/o Pinot Nero 40% max: OAG | 12 t/ha | 70% | 8400 l/ha | Alcohol: 12% | Acidity: 6,5 g/l | Extract: 16 g/l | Brut | 18 months | ✓✓ | ||||||
| Abruzzo DOC | Spumante Rosé Metodo Charmat | Rosé (Rosato) | 60% min: Montepulciano a/o Pinot Nero 40% max: OAG | 14 t/ha | 70% | 9800 l/ha | Alcohol: 11% | Acidity: 5,5 g/l | Extract: 16 g/l | Brut | ✓✓ | |||||||
| Abruzzo DOC | Spumante Rosé Metodo Classico | Rosé (Rosato) | 60% min: Montepulciano a/o Pinot Nero 40% max: OAG | 12 t/ha | 70% | 8400 l/ha | Alcohol: 12% | Acidity: 6,5 g/l | Extract: 16 g/l | Brut | 18 months | ✓✓ | ||||||
| Abruzzo DOC | Cococciola | White (Bianco) | 85% min: Cococciola 15% max: OAG | 14 t/ha | 70% | 9800 l/ha | Dry | Alcohol: 11% | Acidity: 5,5 g/l | Extract: 16 g/l | ✓✓ | |||||||
| Abruzzo DOC | Cococciola Superiore | White (Bianco) | 85% min: Cococciola 15% max: OAG | 12 t/ha | 70% | 8400 l/ha | Dry | Alcohol: 11.5% | Acidity: 5,5 g/l | Extract: 16 g/l | ✓✓ | |||||||
| Abruzzo DOC | Malvasia | White (Bianco) | 85% min: Malvasia 15% max: OAG | 14 t/ha | 70% | 9800 l/ha | Dry | Alcohol: 11.5% | Acidity: 4,5 g/l | Extract: 16 g/l | ✓✓ | |||||||
| Abruzzo DOC | Malvasia Superiore | White (Bianco) | 85% min: Malvasia 15% max: OAG | 12 t/ha | 70% | 8400 l/ha | Dry | Alcohol: 12% | Acidity: 4,5 g/l | Extract: 16 g/l | ✓✓ | |||||||
| Abruzzo DOC | Montonico | White (Bianco) | 85% min: Montonico 15% max: OAG | 12 t/ha | 70% | 8400 l/ha | Dry | Alcohol: 11% | Acidity: 5,5 g/l | Extract: 16 g/l | ✓✓ | |||||||
| Abruzzo DOC | Montonico Superiore | White (Bianco) | 85% min: Montonico 15% max: OAG | 10 t/ha | 70% | 7000 l/ha | Dry | Alcohol: 11.5% | Acidity: 5,5 g/l | Extract: 17 g/l | ✓✓ | |||||||
| Abruzzo DOC | Passerina | White (Bianco) | 85% min: Passerina 15% max: OAG | 14 t/ha | 70% | 9800 l/ha | Dry | Alcohol: 11.5% | Acidity: 5,5 g/l | Extract: 16 g/l | ✓✓ | |||||||
| Abruzzo DOC | Passerina Superiore | White (Bianco) | 85% min: Passerina 15% max: OAG | 12 t/ha | 70% | 8400 l/ha | Dry | Alcohol: 12% | Acidity: 5,5 g/l | Extract: 18 g/l | ✓✓ | |||||||
| Abruzzo DOC | Pecorino | White (Bianco) | 85% min: Pecorino 15% max: OAG | 14 t/ha | 70% | 9800 l/ha | Dry | Alcohol: 11.5% | Acidity: 5,5 g/l | Extract: 16 g/l | ✓✓ | |||||||
| Abruzzo DOC | Pecorino Superiore | White (Bianco) | 85% min: Pecorino 15% max: OAG | 12 t/ha | 70% | 8400 l/ha | Dry | Alcohol: 12% | Acidity: 5,5 g/l | Extract: 18 g/l | ✓✓ | |||||||
| Cerasuolo d'Abruzzo DOC | Rosé (Rosato) | 85% min: Montepulciano 15% max: OAnaG | 14 t/ha | 70% | 9800 l/ha | Dry | Alcohol: 12% | Acidity: 4,5 g/l | Extract: 16 g/l | ✓✓ | ||||||||
| Cerasuolo d'Abruzzo DOC | Superiore | Rosé (Rosato) | 85% min: Montepulciano 15% max: OAnaG | 12 t/ha | 70% | 8400 l/ha | Dry | Alcohol: 12.5% | Acidity: 4,5 g/l | Extract: 18 g/l | ✓✓ | |||||||
| Colline Teramane Montepulciano d'Abruzzo DOCG | Red (Rosso) | 90% min: Montepulciano 10% max: Sangiovese | 12/0/2 36/12/2 (R) | ✓ | 9,5 t/ha | 70% | 6650 l/ha | Dry | Alcohol: 12.5% | Acidity: 4,5 g/l | Extract: 25 g/l | ✓✓ | ||||||
| Controguerra DOC | Rosso | Red (Rosso) | 70% min: Montepulciano 30% max: OAG | 24/0/6 (R) | ✓ | 12 t/ha | 70% | 8400 l/ha | Dry | Alcohol: 13% | Acidity: 4,5 g/l | Extract: 22 g/l Extract: 24 g/l (R) | ✓✓ | |||||
| Controguerra DOC | Rosato | Rosé (Rosato) | 70% min: Montepulciano 30% max: OAG | 12 t/ha | 70% | 8400 l/ha | Dry | Alcohol: 12% | Acidity: 4,5 g/l | Extract: 18 g/l | ✓✓ | |||||||
| Controguerra DOC | Bianco | White (Bianco) | 50% min: Trebbiano Toscano a/o Trebbiano Abruzzese 10% min: Passerina 40% max: OAG | 14 t/ha | 70% | 9800 l/ha | Dry | Alcohol: 11.5% | Acidity: 4,5 g/l | Extract: 17 g/l | ✓✓ | |||||||
| Controguerra DOC | Novello | Red (Rosso) | 70% min: Montepulciano 30% max: OAG | 12 t/ha | 70% | 8400 l/ha | Dry | Alcohol: 11.5% | Acidity: 4,5 g/l | Extract: 20 g/l | ✓✓ | |||||||
| Controguerra DOC | Spumante Metodo Classico | White (Bianco) | 60% min: Trebbiano Toscano a/o Trebbiano Abruzzese 30% min: Chardonnay a/o Verdicchio a/o Pecorino 10% max: OAG | 14 t/ha | 70% | 9800 l/ha | Alcohol: 11.5% | Acidity: 4,5 g/l | Extract: 17 g/l | Brut Nature Extra Brut Brut Extra Dry Dry | 18 months 24 months (M) | ✓✓ | ||||||
| Controguerra DOC | Bianco Passito | White (Bianco) | 60% min: Trebbiano Toscano a/o Trebbiano Abruzzese a/o Malvasia a/o Passerina 40% max: OAG | 14 t/ha | 45% | 6300 l/ha | Semi-sweet Dry | Alcohol: 14% | Acidity: 4,5 g/l | Extract: 21 g/l | Annoso if aged 30 months minimum in wood (max 500 liters) | ✓✓ | ||||||
| Controguerra DOC | Rosso Passito | Red (Rosso) | 70% min: Montepulciano 30% max: OAG | 12 t/ha | 45% | 5400 l/ha | Semi-sweet | Alcohol: 14% | Acidity: 4,5 g/l | Extract: 24 g/l | Annoso if aged 30 months minimum in wood (max 500 liters) | ✓✓ | ||||||
| Controguerra DOC | Merlot | Red (Rosso) | 85% min: Merlot 15% max: OAG | 12 t/ha | 70% | 8400 l/ha | Dry | Alcohol: 12% | Acidity: 4,5 g/l | Extract: 20 g/l | ✓✓ | |||||||
| Controguerra DOC | Cabernet | Red (Rosso) | 85% min: Cabernet Franc a/o Cabernet Sauvignon 15% max: OAG | 12 t/ha | 70% | 8400 l/ha | Dry | Alcohol: 12% | Acidity: 4,5 g/l | Extract: 20 g/l | ✓✓ | |||||||
| Controguerra DOC | Passerina | White (Bianco) | 85% min: Passerina 15% max: OAG | 14 t/ha | 70% | 9800 l/ha | Dry | Alcohol: 11.5% | Acidity: 4,5 g/l | Extract: 17 g/l | ✓✓ | |||||||
| Controguerra DOC | Chardonnay | White (Bianco) | 85% min: Chardonnay 15% max: OAG | 14 t/ha | 70% | 9800 l/ha | Dry | Alcohol: 11.5% | Acidity: 4,5 g/l | Extract: 17 g/l | ✓✓ | |||||||
| Controguerra DOC | Pecorino | White (Bianco) | 85% min: Pecorino 15% max: OAG | 14 t/ha | 70% | 9800 l/ha | Dry | Alcohol: 12% | Acidity: 4,5 g/l | Extract: 18 g/l | ✓✓ | |||||||
| Montepulciano d'Abruzzo DOC | Red (Rosso) | 85% min: Montepulciano 15% max: OAnaG | 24/9/0 (R) | ✓ | 14 t/ha | 70% | 9800 l/ha | Dry | Alcohol: 12% Alcohol: 12,5% (R) | Acidity: 4,5 g/l | Extract: 21 g/l Extract: 22 g/l (R) | ✓✓ | ||||||
| Montepulciano d'Abruzzo DOC | Terre di Casauria or Casauria | Red (Rosso) | 100% Montepulciano | 18/9/0 24/9/0 (R) | ✓ | 9,5 t/ha | 70% | 6650 l/ha | Dry | Alcohol: 13% Alcohol: 13,5% (R) | Acidity: 4,5 g/l | Extract: 23 g/l | ✓✓ | |||||
| Montepulciano d'Abruzzo DOC | Terre dei Vestini | Red (Rosso) | 90% min: Montepulciano 10% max: OAnaG | 18/9/3 24/9/3 (R) | ✓ | 10 t/ha | 70% | 7000 l/ha | Dry | Alcohol: 12,5% Alcohol: 13% (R) | Acidity: 4,5 g/l | Extract: 23 g/l | ✓✓ | |||||
| Montepulciano d'Abruzzo DOC | Alto Tirino | Red (Rosso) | 95% min: Montepulciano 5% max: OAnaG | 12/0/0 30/0/0 (R) | ✓ | 9 t/ha | 70% | 6300 l/ha | Dry | Alcohol: 12,5% Alcohol: 13% (R) | Acidity: 5 g/l | Extract: 25 g/l Extract: 28 g/l (R) | ✓✓ | |||||
| Montepulciano d'Abruzzo DOC | Terre dei Peligni | Red (Rosso) | 95% min: Montepulciano 5% max: OAnaG | 24/9/0 30/9/0 (R) | ✓ | 10 t/ha | 70% | 7000 l/ha | Dry | Alcohol: 12,5% Alcohol: 13% (R) | Acidity: 4,5 g/l | Extract: 23 g/l Extract: 26 g/l (R) | ✓✓ | |||||
| Montepulciano d'Abruzzo DOC | Teate | Red (Rosso) | 90% min: Montepulciano 10% max: OAnaG | 21/9/0 30/9/0 (R) | ✓ | 11 t/ha | 70% | 7700 l/ha | Dry | Alcohol: 12,5% Alcohol: 13% (R) | Acidity: 4,5 g/l | Extract: 26 g/l Extract: 28 g/l (R) | ✓✓ | |||||
| Ortona DOC | Rosso | Red (Rosso) | 95% min: Montepulciano 5% max: OAnaG | 14 t/ha | 70% | 9800 l/ha | Dry | Alcohol: 12.5% | Acidity: 4,5 g/l | Extract: 24 g/l | ✓✓ | |||||||
| Ortona DOC | Bianco | White (Bianco) | 70% min: Trebbiano Abruzzese a/o Trebbiano Toscano 30% max: OAnaG | 14 t/ha | 70% | 9800 l/ha | Dry | Alcohol: 12% | Acidity: 4,5 g/l | Extract: 16 g/l | ✓✓ | |||||||
| Terre Tollesi DOC | Bianco | White (Bianco) | 75% min: Trebbiano Abruzzese a/o Trebbiano Toscano 25% max: OAnaG | 13 t/ha | 70% | 9100 l/ha | Dry | Alcohol: 12.5% | Acidity: 4,5 g/l | Extract: 18 g/l | ✓✓ | |||||||
| Terre Tollesi DOC | Bianco Superiore | White (Bianco) | 75% min: Trebbiano Abruzzese a/o Trebbiano Toscano 25% max: OAnaG | 10 t/ha | 70% | 7000 l/ha | Dry | Alcohol: 13% | Acidity: 4,5 g/l | Extract: 20 g/l | ✓✓ | |||||||
| Terre Tollesi DOC | Rosso | Red (Rosso) | 90% min: Montepulciano 10% max: OAG | 12/0/0 24/6/0 (R) | ✓ | 12 t/ha | 70% | 8400 l/ha | Dry | Alcohol: 13% Alcohol: 13,5% (R) | Acidity: 4,5 g/l Acidity: 5 g/l (R) | Extract: 26 g/l Extract: 28 g/l (R) | ✓✓ | |||||
| Terre Tollesi DOC | Novello | Red (Rosso) | 90% min: Montepulciano 10% max: OAG | 12 t/ha | 70% | 8400 l/ha | Dry | Alcohol: 12% | Acidity: 5 g/l | Extract: 20 g/l | ✓✓ | |||||||
| Terre Tollesi DOC | Pecorino | White (Bianco) | 90% min: Pecorino 10% max: OAG | 9 t/ha | 70% | 6300 l/ha | Dry | Alcohol: 13% | Acidity: 5 g/l | Extract: 18 g/l | ✓✓ | |||||||
| Terre Tollesi DOC | Passerina | White (Bianco) | 90% min: Passerina 10% max: OAG | 9 t/ha | 70% | 6300 l/ha | Dry | Alcohol: 12.5% | Acidity: 5 g/l | Extract: 18 g/l | ✓✓ | |||||||
| Terre Tollesi DOC | Falanghina | White (Bianco) | 90% min: Falanghina 10% max: OAG | 9 t/ha | 70% | 6300 l/ha | Dry | Alcohol: 12% | Acidity: 4,5 g/l | Extract: 18 g/l | ✓✓ | |||||||
| Terre Tollesi DOC | Merlot | Red (Rosso) | 90% min: Merlot 10% max: OAG | 12/0/0 | 10 t/ha | 70% | 7000 l/ha | Dry | Alcohol: 13% | Acidity: 5 g/l | Extract: 22 g/l | ✓✓ | ||||||
| Terre Tollesi DOC | Cabernet Sauvignon | Red (Rosso) | 90% min: Cabernet Sauvignon 10% max: OAG | 12/0/0 | 10 t/ha | 70% | 7000 l/ha | Dry | Alcohol: 13% | Acidity: 4,5 g/l | Extract: 22 g/l | ✓✓ | ||||||
| Terre Tollesi DOC | Sangiovese | Red (Rosso) | 90% min: Sangiovese 10% max: OAG | 12/0/0 | 12 t/ha | 70% | 8400 l/ha | Dry | Alcohol: 12.5% | Acidity: 4,5 g/l | Extract: 22 g/l | ✓✓ | ||||||
| Terre Tollesi DOC | Passito Bianco | White (Bianco) | 90% min: Moscato a/o Malvasia 10% max: OAG | 10 t/ha | 45% | 4500 l/ha | Sweet | Alcohol: 16% | Actual alcohol: 13% min | Acidity: 4,5 g/l | Extract: 22 g/l | ✓✓ | ||||||
| Terre Tollesi DOC | Passito Rosso | Red (Rosso) | 90% min: Montepulciano 10% max: OAG | 10 t/ha | 45% | 4500 l/ha | Sweet | Alcohol: 16% | Actual alcohol: 13% min | Acidity: 4,5 g/l | Extract: 22 g/l | ✓✓ | ||||||
| Terre Tollesi DOC | Spumante | White (Bianco) | 60% min: Chardonnay 40% max: OAnaG | 12 t/ha | 70% | 8400 l/ha | Alcohol: 12% | Acidity: 5 g/l | Extract: 18 g/l | Brut Nature Extra Brut Brut Extra Dry Dry Demi-sec Doux | ✓✓ | |||||||
| Trebbiano d'Abruzzo DOC | White (Bianco) | 85% min: Trebbiano Abruzzese a/o Bombino Bianco a/o Trebbiano Toscano 15% max: OAnaG | 18/0/0 (R) | ✓ | 14 t/ha 12 t/ha (R) | 70% | 9800 l/ha 8400 l/ha | Dry | Alcohol: 11,5% Alcohol: 12,5% (R) | Acidity: 4,5 g/l | Extract: 16 g/l Extract: 18 g/l (R) | ✓✓ | ||||||
| Trebbiano d'Abruzzo DOC | Superiore | White (Bianco) | 85% min: Trebbiano Abruzzese a/o Bombino Bianco a/o Trebbiano Toscano 15% max: OAnaG | 20/0/0 | 13 t/ha | 70% | 9100 l/ha | Dry | Alcohol: 12% | Acidity: 4,5 g/l | Extract: 18 g/l | ✓✓ | ||||||
| Villamagna DOC | Red (Rosso) | 95% min: Montepulciano 5% max: OAnaG | 8/0/0 22/0/0 (R) | ✓ | 12 t/ha | 70% | 8400 l/ha | Dry | Alcohol: 13% Alcohol: 13,5% (R) | Acidity: 4,5 g/l | Extract: 30 g/l Extract: 32 g/l (R) | ✓✓ |
ABBREVIATIONS:
a/o: and / or
AG: Authorized grapes
OAG: Other authorized grapes
OAaG: Other authorized aromatic grapes
OAnaG: Other authorized non-aromatic grapes
(C): Classico
(F): Frizzante
(M): Millesimato
(R): Riserva
(S): Superiore
(sZ): subzone(s)
(V): Vigna
(VT): Vendemmia tardiva
Ageing (e.g. 24/6/6): total minimum ageing in months / mandatory months in wood / mandatory months in bottle