Montepulciano d'Abruzzo Colline Teramane Docg

Since 1992, Montepulciano d'Abruzzo Doc has been able to include the indication of the subzone "Colline Teramane" in its name. This refers to the wine produced in the hillside terrain of the Province of Teramo. Eleven years later, recognition finally arrived, including Montepulciano d'Abruzzo Colline Teramane in that small and special group of wines that carry the Italian Docg appellation. The grapevine used for making this wine is a native plant of the Abruzzo area. It should not be confused with the similar sounding Tuscan city of Montepulciano. The wines made from this vine are fruity with naturally soft tannins, have a good alcohol level and achieve a high level of respect on the national and international enological scene. This Docg is also produced as a "Riserva,” reserve wine.

 

Consumption

Montepulciano d'Abruzzo Colline Teramane Docg should be served in “ballon” wine glasses at a temperature of 16-18 °C. From the culinary standpoint, it is best suited to drinking with boiled, braised and roasted meats, fine poultry and pastas made with aged cheeses.

Identification

The labeling of Montepulciano d'Abruzzo Colline Teramane

Every label must mention the Docg- Controlled and Guaranteed Denomination of Origin next to all the other indications required by law. These are: the product’s region of provenance; denomination of the product along with the variety of grape and the geographical zone in which it is grown; nominal volume of the wine; name, type of company and address of the bottlers; number and code of the bottlers (which could appear on the cork or seal) name of the state; batch details; ecological details.

 

 

 

I.D. card

Type
The Docg Montepulciano d'Abruzzo Colline teramane is produced in the following types: Rosso (also Reserva).
Description
Montepulciano d'Abruzzo Colline Teramane is made at least 90% with grapes from the Montepulciano grapevine.
Characteristics
Montepulciano d'Abruzzo Colline Teramane is an intense ruby red colour with faint purplish tints tending toward garnet; to the olfactory senses it has a distinct, ethereal and intense scent, and to the palate is dry, full, robust, harmonious and velvety, at times with hints of wood. The minimum alcohol content is 12.5% volume.
Area of production
This wine is produced in territories of the following municipalities in the Province of Teramo: Ancarano, Atri, Basciano, Bellante, Campli, Canzano, Castellalto, Castiglione Messer Raimondo, Castilenti, Celino Attanasio, Cermignano, Civitella del Tronto, Colonnella, Controguerra, Corropoli, Giulianova, Martinsicuro, Montorio al Vomano, Morro d'Oro, Mosciano Sant'Angelo, Nereto, Notaresco, Penna Sant'Andrea, Pineto, Roseto degli Abruzzi, Sant'Egidio alla Vibrata, Sant'Omero, Silvi, Teramo, Torano Nuovo, Tortoreto.
Selling period
All year round.
Normative references
The Docg Montepulciano d'Abruzzo Colline Teramane was recognized with the Ministerial Decree of 20.02.03 published in the Official Journal number 54 of 6.03.03.

Further information

  1. Montepulciano d'Abruzzo Colline Teramane Docg
    1. Additional facts

Producers

Montepulciano d'Abruzzo Colline Teramane .

Quality labels

Docg .

Regions

Abruzzo .