Abruzzo
Abruzzo: Torre Raone, Vinous Points
The region Abruzzo is located in central Italy, known for its rich cultural heritage and picturesque landscapes. When it comes to wine, Abruzzo has a long-standing tradition of producing high-quality varities. The region is particularly renowned for its Montepulciano d’Abruzzo, a red wine made from the Montepulciano grape. Apart from Montepulciano d’Abruzzo, Abruzzo also produces other notable wines such as Trebbiano d’Abruzzo, a white wine known for its crispness and floral aromas. Additionally, the region is home to several indigenous grape varieties, including Pecorino and Passerina, which are gaining recognition for their unique characteristics.
The Abruzzo region is getting more and more popular. With its stunning landscapes, rich cultural heritage and exceptional wines, it has all the ingredients to captivate attention of travelers and wine enthusiasts.
New and exciting experiences:
While other Italian regions like Piemonte or Tuscany have beel long recognized for their wines, Abruzzo offers a refreshing alternative for those seeking new and exciting experiences. Abruzzo’s wines are gaining recognition on the international stage. The region’s flagship wine, Montepulciano d’Abruzzo, has been receiving accolades for its quality and value.
Organic winemaking:
Abruzzo’s commitment to sustainable and organic winemaking practices aligns with the growing global interest in environmentally friendly products. The region’s winemakers are increasingly focusing on producing wines that reflect the unique terroir of Abruzzo while minimizing their impact on the environment.
For example the winery Torre Raone:
Vinous Points: Vinous recently awarded 4 wines from this winery with great ratings !
Tastingnote:
“(…) hauntingly dark and brooding in the glass. Camphor hints lift the ashen stone, sage and black currant aromas. This is velvety and seductive on the palate, blending ripe red fruits with exotic spices and inner herbal tones, all complicated by salty minerality.(…) “
Tastingnote:
“The 2022 Cerasuolo d’Abruzzo seduces with a blend of sweet cherries and spice complemented by mint and lavender. (…) It finishes with a mineral twang full of youthful tension, ending with a licorice and tart cranberry concentration.
Tastingnote:
“The 2019 Montepulciano d’Abruzzo Riserva opens with a bouquet that blends tangerine with sage and crushed blackberries. It’s soft and enveloping with ripe red and blue fruits carried across a core of saline-tinged acidity.”
Tastingnote:
“Dusty and floral in the glass, the 2021 Montepulciano d’Abruzzo slowly opens with a blend of violet, lavender and citrus-tinged blackberries. This begins with a pretty inner sweetness and soft textures, as fleshy wild berry fruits are perfectly balanced by brisk acidity.”
For more information about the winery, take a look at their website: