Strada del Vino Controguerra Strada del Vino Colline del Ducato Strada del Vino Colline Aprutine Strada del Vino Colline Teatine Strada del Vino Tremonti e Valle Peligna Strada del Vino Tratturo del Re
Provinces of Abruzzo Region : Chieti L'Aquila (Capital) Pescara Teramo
Surface Kmq 10,798 Mountain 65.1% Hill 34.9% Plain 0.0%
Population Total 1,262,392 Males 612,477 Females 649,915
Light and creamy, with white pepper and oatmeal nuances to the citrus and pear flavors, lingering on the fine bead of a finish. Drink now. 7,172 cases made.
Firm, focused and distinctive for peppery and floral notes that run through the juicy plum and blueberry flavors, finishing with slightly gritty tannins that need time to soften. Best from 2010 through 2016. 1,486 cases imported.
Heavy on the cola, spice and cedar notes, with ripe dark fruit flavors on a medium body. The chunky tannins are just what you'd expect from a Petite. Drink now through 2014. 24,000 cases made.
Rich and ripe, brimming with blueberry, tobacco and smoke flavors, persisting on the firm-textured finish. Best from 2009 through 2013. 2,500 cases made.
Flinty, with tart sour lemon-citrus and green racy fruit flavors that have a touch of quince, ending with a minerally edge. Medium-bodied. Best from 2010 through 2015. 19,398 cases made.
Rich and ripe, with creamy, plush flavors of cream, ripe peach and glazed apricot. Seductive notes of quince, pear and spice fill the lush finish. Drink now through 2014. 1,250 cases made.
Bright, effusive and generous with its raspberry, red cherry, nutmeg and cream flavors, lingering impressively on the polished finish. This jumps out of the glass, not for its size or any single element, but for its seamlessness and focus. Drink now through 2013. 3,040 cases made.
A polished texture and balanced structure carry plum, leaf and light coffee flavors in this fresh red. The floral and cedar finish brings you back for another sip. Drink now through 2013. 3,000 cases made.
Just like the tasty Sonoma field-style blends of yore, with distinct toasty dill and berry cobbler aromas and zesty raspberry, cracked pepper and earthy sage flavors that end with slightly rustic tannins. Zinfandel, Carignane, Petite Sirah and Mataro. Drink now through 2015. 12,000 cases made
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