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.