Montepulciano d'Abruzzo Colline Teramane DOCG

Made from minimum 90% Montepulciano from select vineyards in the Teramo province. Aged 12 months minimum (2 in wood), 36 for Riserva. Richer and more structured than standard Montepulciano d'Abruzzo, with dark fruit, leather, and cocoa.

Montepulciano d'Abruzzo Colline Teramane's history begins in the Teramo hills of Abruzzo, where Montepulciano has been cultivated for centuries. The region's unique terroir—calcareous and clay soils, Mediterranean climate, and hilly terrain—creates Montepulciano with distinctive structure and depth. The appellation received formal recognition in 1995 as DOC, then elevation to DOCG in 2003, codifying the production zone in the Teramo hills and quality standards. Montepulciano d'Abruzzo Colline Teramane's distinctive character comes from the region's unique terroir—calcareous and clay soils—which creates Montepulciano with structure and depth. The wine's international reputation grew in the 2000s-2010s, when it became recognized as the highest quality Montepulciano d'Abruzzo, celebrated for its structure and aging potential. Today, Montepulciano d'Abruzzo Colline Teramane represents the pinnacle of Montepulciano d'Abruzzo production, with the wine's structure and depth making it perfect for refined cuisine and cellaring.

Montepulciano d'Abruzzo Colline Teramane production follows DOCG regulations. The wine must contain minimum 90% Montepulciano, with up to 10% Sangiovese. Harvest typically occurs in late September to early October, when Montepulciano has achieved optimal ripeness. The grapes are harvested by hand, then destemmed and crushed before transfer to fermentation vessels. Fermentation occurs at controlled temperatures (25-28°C) with maceration on skins for 15-20 days, extracting maximum color, tannin, and structure. The wine must age minimum 2 years before release (12 months in wood), with Riserva requiring 3 years minimum aging (18 months in wood). Traditional producers favor large Slavonian oak botti, while modernists may use French barriques. The wine must achieve minimum 12.5% alcohol (13% for Riserva) and pass quality controls. The wine's structure and depth come from the region's unique terroir—calcareous and clay soils—which creates Montepulciano with distinctive character and exceptional aging potential.

Montepulciano d'Abruzzo Colline Teramane represents Abruzzo's winemaking tradition, a wine that demonstrates the region's capacity for producing structured, age-worthy reds. In Abruzzo homes and restaurants, Montepulciano d'Abruzzo Colline Teramane flows at refined meals, its structure and depth making it a prized wine. For Abruzzo residents, Montepulciano d'Abruzzo Colline Teramane represents the region's unique terroir, a wine that honors Montepulciano tradition while expressing the Teramo hills' distinctive character.