Region: Abruzzo
History: Established in 2008
Principal White Grape Varieties: Barbera Bianca, Biancame, Bombino Bianco, Chardonnay, Cococciola, Falanghina, Fiano, Friulano, Garganega, Gewürztraminer, Grechetto, Greco, Malvasia, Manzoni Bianco, Montonico Bianco, Moscato, Mostosa, Passerina, Pecorino, Pinot Bianco, Pinot Grigio, Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc, Sylvaner Verde, Trebbiano, Verdicchio, Vermentino, Welschriesling (Riesling Italico)
Principal Red Grape Varieties: Aglianico, Barbera, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Canaiolo Nero, Ciliegiolo, Dolcetto, Gaglioppo, Malbec, Marzemino, Merlot, Montepulciano, Nebbiolo, Nero d’Avola (Calabrese), Pinot Nero, Primitivo, Refosco, Sangiovese, Syrah
Styles and Wine Composition:
WHITE WINES
- Bianco (Wh, WhFr): Any proportions of white grape varieties approved for the region of Abruzzo
- Varietals (Wh, WhFr): Minimum 85% Chardonnay, Cococciola, Gewürztraminer, Malvasia, Manzoni Bianco, Moscato, Passerina, Pecorino, Pinot Bianco, Pinot Grigio, Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc, or Sylvaner Verde + OAWG
- Dual varietals (Wh, WhFr): 50–85% of first-named variety; 15–50% of other variety
ROSATO WINES
- Rosato (Ro, RoFr): Any proportions of red grape varieties approved for the region of Abruzzo
RED WINES
- Rosso (Rd, RdFr): Any proportions of red grape varieties approved for the region of Abruzzo
- Varietals (Rd, RdFr): Minimum 85% Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Ciliegiolo, Merlot, Pinot Nero, Primitivo, Sangiovese, or Syrah + OARG
- Dual varietals (Rd, RdFr): 50–85% of first-named variety; 15–50% of other variety
- Novello (Rosso, red varietals)
DESSERT AND SPECIALTY WINES
- Bianco Passito (Wh): Any proportions of grape varieties approved for the region of Abruzzo
- Rosso Passito (RdSw): Any proportions of grape varieties approved for the region of Abruzzo
Significant Production Rules:
- Zone of production: Entire province of L’Aquila
- Minimum alcohol level: 11.0% for Bianco, Pinot Grigio, Rosato, and Rosso; 11.5% for Novello and all varietals except Pinot Grigio; 12.0% for Bianco Passito (16.0% potential); 12.5% for Rosso Passito (16.0% potential)
- Aging: No minimums specified
