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Cerasuolo d’Abruzzo DOC

Region: Abruzzo

Synopsis

Region:

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

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