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Abruzzo's Producers:
Valentini

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Region: Abruzzo

About the Region:
A rather isolated region, Abruzzi’s grapes are most often bound for table wines.

DOC(G)/IGT:
DOC: Controguerra, Montepulciano d'Abruzzo, Trebbiano d'Abruzzo

IGT: Alto Tirino, Colli Aprutini, Colli del Sangro, Colline Frentane, Colline Pescaresi, Colline Teatine, Del Vastese or Histonium, Terre di Chieti, Valle Peligna

Grapes:
White Grapes: Trebbiano d’Abruzzo

Red Grapes: Montepulciano, Barbera, Sangiovese

Wines:
Montepulciano d’Abruzzo - a medium to full-bodied ruby red with a fine balance of fruit, tannin and acid that make it a favorite with traditional dishes. Confusingly, this wine bears no relation to Vino Nobile di Montepulciano.

Trebbiano d’Abruzzo - generally a lackluster white wine, save those of the great traditionalist Eduardo Valentini.


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