There are many fine vineyards in the Abruzzo Region and within Chieti Province itself and Chieti is the fifth largest wine producing area in Italy.
The main grape varieties used in the production of local wines are Montepulciano d’Abruzzo (not related to the Sangiovese grape variety used in the production of Vino Nobile di Montepulciano in Toscana), Trebbiano d'Abruzzo (not related to the Trebbiano Toscana grape variety), Pecorino d'Abruzzo, Passerina and Cococciola. Some producers also grow other grape varieties such as Chardonnay, Pinot Grigio, Sangiovese, Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon. There is also organic production of some grape varieties.
The Region is home to one DOCG – Montepulciano d'Abruzzo Colline Teramane – and three DOC wines. The red Cerasuolo d'Abruzzo and the Montepulciano d'Abruzzo, and the white Trebbiano d'Abruzzo are the most notable, followed by Controguerra.
Nearly 80% of all the wine in the Abruzzo region is produced by large co-operative wineries with the four largest – Cantina Tollo, Casal Thaulero, Casal Bordino and Citra – dominating wine production in the region. In addition to making the majority of Abruzzi labeled wine, these large co-ops also sell wine to other Italian and French wine regions where they are used for blending. According to wine experts Joe Bastianich and David Lynch, a "good part" of many "better-regarded" French and northern Italian wines come from Abruzzo.
Just a few of the smaller producers (many of these are also operate as hotels, bed and breakfast and agritourism facilities where you can also have a meal or wine taste.):
Cantine Spinelli, Via Piana La Fara, 90, 66041 Atessa CH, Italy. (+39) 0872 897916 - [email protected]
Cantin Arte - Vico III S. Camillo, 21, 66011 Bucchianico CH - +39 0871 575427 - [email protected]
Cantine Maligni - Strada Pignatari 3, 66100 Chieti (CH) - (+39) 0327 4737572 - [email protected]
Castello di Semivicoli - Via S. Nicola 24, 66010 Semivicoli, Casacanditella (CH) - (+39) 0871 890045 - [email protected]
Azienda Agricola Rapino - contrada Setteventi 20, 66023 Francavilla al Mare
Cantina Sangro - Via Per, 1, 66022 Fossacesia CH - (+39) 0872 57412
Cantina di Ortona - Via Civiltà del Lavoro 111, 66026 Ortona (CH) - (+39) 0859 062218
Fattoria Licia - Via Val di Foro 64, 66010 Villamagna - (+39) 0871 300252
La Vinarte Azienda Agricola - Strada Provinciale della Rocca 17, 66030 Santa Maria Imbaro (CH) - (+39) 0340 7634659
Masciarelli - Via Gamberale 1, 66010 San Martino sulla Marrucina (CH) - (+39) 0871 85241/82333 - [email protected]
Società Agricola Pasetti di Domenico Pasetti S.S., Via S.Paolo 21, 66023 Francavilla al Mare (CH) - (+39) 085 61875 - [email protected]
Azienda Agricola Ciccio Zaccagnini s.r.l., C.da Pozzo, Bolognano, Pescara - (+39) 085 8880195 - [email protected]
The main grape varieties used in the production of local wines are Montepulciano d’Abruzzo (not related to the Sangiovese grape variety used in the production of Vino Nobile di Montepulciano in Toscana), Trebbiano d'Abruzzo (not related to the Trebbiano Toscana grape variety), Pecorino d'Abruzzo, Passerina and Cococciola. Some producers also grow other grape varieties such as Chardonnay, Pinot Grigio, Sangiovese, Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon. There is also organic production of some grape varieties.
The Region is home to one DOCG – Montepulciano d'Abruzzo Colline Teramane – and three DOC wines. The red Cerasuolo d'Abruzzo and the Montepulciano d'Abruzzo, and the white Trebbiano d'Abruzzo are the most notable, followed by Controguerra.
Nearly 80% of all the wine in the Abruzzo region is produced by large co-operative wineries with the four largest – Cantina Tollo, Casal Thaulero, Casal Bordino and Citra – dominating wine production in the region. In addition to making the majority of Abruzzi labeled wine, these large co-ops also sell wine to other Italian and French wine regions where they are used for blending. According to wine experts Joe Bastianich and David Lynch, a "good part" of many "better-regarded" French and northern Italian wines come from Abruzzo.
Just a few of the smaller producers (many of these are also operate as hotels, bed and breakfast and agritourism facilities where you can also have a meal or wine taste.):
Cantine Spinelli, Via Piana La Fara, 90, 66041 Atessa CH, Italy. (+39) 0872 897916 - [email protected]
Cantin Arte - Vico III S. Camillo, 21, 66011 Bucchianico CH - +39 0871 575427 - [email protected]
Cantine Maligni - Strada Pignatari 3, 66100 Chieti (CH) - (+39) 0327 4737572 - [email protected]
Castello di Semivicoli - Via S. Nicola 24, 66010 Semivicoli, Casacanditella (CH) - (+39) 0871 890045 - [email protected]
Azienda Agricola Rapino - contrada Setteventi 20, 66023 Francavilla al Mare
Cantina Sangro - Via Per, 1, 66022 Fossacesia CH - (+39) 0872 57412
Cantina di Ortona - Via Civiltà del Lavoro 111, 66026 Ortona (CH) - (+39) 0859 062218
Fattoria Licia - Via Val di Foro 64, 66010 Villamagna - (+39) 0871 300252
La Vinarte Azienda Agricola - Strada Provinciale della Rocca 17, 66030 Santa Maria Imbaro (CH) - (+39) 0340 7634659
Masciarelli - Via Gamberale 1, 66010 San Martino sulla Marrucina (CH) - (+39) 0871 85241/82333 - [email protected]
Società Agricola Pasetti di Domenico Pasetti S.S., Via S.Paolo 21, 66023 Francavilla al Mare (CH) - (+39) 085 61875 - [email protected]
Azienda Agricola Ciccio Zaccagnini s.r.l., C.da Pozzo, Bolognano, Pescara - (+39) 085 8880195 - [email protected]
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