Montepulciano d’Abruzzo Montepulciano d’Abruzzo Masterclass in New York. Very exciting to attend the Simply Italian Great Wines US Tour happening in New York, Chicago, and Los Angeles. So many producers from Italy arrived to share their delicious wines, many of them familiar from other Simply Italian Great Wines from other years, and from visits. Today […]
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Margiotta Winery Margiotta Winery is located in Abruzzo’s historic Peligna Valley, and remains a popular destination on the Abruzzo wine route. I found myself charmed during my Margiotta Winery visit, mostly because of the young, energetic, jean-clad Francesca Margiotta, representing the 5th generation of winemakers. With the energy of a Jack-in-the-box toy, Francesca sprang to
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The Bosco Winery Bosco is one of the oldest wineries in Abruzzo, created in the late 19th century by young Giovanni Bosco who began cultivating vines around the city of Pescara in the south east region of Abruzzo. Bosco Winery: Ancient Wine Implements The winery is still family owned. During the pandemic, the family created a
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Producers of the Villamagna DOC In 2011, the Villamagna DOC was established after several winegrowers decided it was time to create stricter quality standards for the growing of their Montepulciano grapes and the maturation of their wines. The movement began in the late 1990s, but it took more than a decade to win their own
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Visiting Agriverde Winery One of the many spectacular wineries I visited in Abruzzo during the Abruzzo Wine Experience was the Agriverde Winery. The export manager who led the tour explained it was the signature certified organic winery chosen by “team Ferrari” to toast the victory during the Formula 1 Grand Prix. Beyond that honor, the
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Cantina Frentana When most wine lovers think of Italy, red wine like Nebbiolo and Sangiovese typically come to mind. Yet the red Montepulciano grape is king in Abruzzo, a charming mountainous region bordered by the Adriatic sea. Historically – and even today – much of the wine is produced by cooperatives. In 1964, Emidio Pepe helped
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Wine From Abruzzo Abruzzo is beautiful and lush with vibrant green forests that are protected UNESCO World Heritage sites. It is best known for its Roman artifacts as well as its famous rosato wine known as Cerasuolo d’Abruzzo. This is a rose-colored wine from Abruzzo made from the indigenous Montepulciano grape. This is not