Cerasuolo d’Abruzzo DOC
Synopsis
History: Formerly part of the Montepulciano d’Abruzzo DOC; established as a separate DOC in 2010
Vineyard Area: 1,125 ha / 2,779 acres (2021)
Production: 72,200 hl / 801,800 cases (2022)
Principal Red Grape Varieties:
Styles and Wine Composition
ROSATO WINES
- Rosato (Ro): Minimum 85% Montepulciano + OANRG
- Superiore (Rosato from a subzone): Minimum 90% Montepulciano + OANRG
Subzones and Other Geographic Terms
- Colline Pescaresi (Superiore only)
- Colline Teramane (Superiore only)
- Terre Aquilane/Terre de L’Aquila (Superiore only)
- Terre di Chieti (Superiore only)
Significant Production Rules
- Maximum vineyard elevation: 600 m (1,970 ft), except up to 700 m (2,300 ft) for south-facing vineyards
- Minimum alcohol level: 12.0% for Rosato; 12.5% for Superiore
- Aging: For Rosato, minimum approx. 2 months (ERD = December 1, V); for Superiore, minimum 5 months (ERD = April 1, V+1)
Last Disciplinare Modification:
01/19/2023
