Abruzzen

With its long Adriatic coastline, the central-Italian region of Abruzzo is home to an array of vines full of character. Two-thirds of the Abruzzo region is mountainous, one third is hilly. Vines are planted at altitudes of up to 600 m a.s.l. at the feet of the mountain range on soils of limestone, clay, sand and gravel. The climate in this part of Italy is subject to significant fluctuations in temperature – not only in seasonal terms but also in day-time and night-time temperatures during the summer months. Generally, the ripening period is warm, and the location of the vineyards is ideal: They lean towards the sea, with the grapevines fully absorbing the summer warmth and solar reflection. Montepulciano d'Abruzzo is produced in two styles in the finest quality: a young and fresh taste with a firm, fruity character, and an intensive, full-bodied, hearty wine.