Region: Abruzzo
History: Established as a DOC in 2011
Principal White Grape Varieties: Trebbiano
Principal Red Grape Varieties: Montepulciano
Styles and Wine Composition:
WHITE WINES
- Bianco (Wh): Minimum 70% Trebbiano (Abruzzese or Toscano) + OANWG
RED WINES
- Rosso (Rd): Minimum 95% Montepulciano + OANRG
Significant Production Rules:
- Minimum alcohol level: 12.0% for Bianco; 12.5% for Rosso
- Aging: For Bianco, minimum approx. 2–3 months (ERD = January 1, V+1); for Rosso, minimum approx. 5 months (ERD = March 1, V+1)
