Colline Teramane Montepulciano d’Abruzzo DOCG
Synopsis
History: Formerly part of the Montepulciano d’Abruzzo DOC; established as a separate DOCG in 2003; name changed from Montepulciano d’Abruzzo Colline Teramane in 2016
Vineyard Area: 172 ha / 425 acres (2022)
Production: 4,430 hl / 49,200 cases (5-year average)
Principal Red Grape Varieties:
Styles and Wine Composition
RED WINES
- Rosso (Rd): Minimum 90% Montepulciano; maximum 10% Sangiovese
- Riserva (Rosso)
Significant Production Rules
- Maximum vineyard elevation: 550 m (1,800 ft)
- Minimum alcohol level: 12.5%
- Aging: For Rosso, minimum 1 year, including 2 months in bottle (ERD = November 1, V+1); for Riserva, 3 years, including 1 year in barrel and 2 months in bottle (ERD = November 1, V+3)
Last Disciplinare Modification:
07/26/2016
