Abruzzo

Abruzzo is best known for one thing - Montepulciano d'Abruzzo.  Its everyday wine status belies its excellence as an accompaniment to barbecue, burgers, and other popular meals.  Dark flavored and less austere than the Sangiovese based wines of central Italy, Montepulciano is the perfect option for those coming from drinking Cabernet or Merlot. And don't sleep on the Abruzzese whites! Pecorino and Trebbiano can be quaffable or age-worthy, with a myriad of styles and interpretations from top producers.