Other Experiences Abruzzo

Located in central-southern Italy, Abruzzo is a great destination for wine lovers who are looking to combine wine tastings and winery visits with a holiday in of the largest naturalistic areas in Europe. The region extends from the Apennine mounts to the Adriatic sea and its territory is predominantly mountainous and wild, rich in national parks, nature reserves and suggestive medieval villages perched across its hills.

The majority of the wineries you will visit in Abruzzo can be found on the coastal hills and in some hilly areas of the hinterland, where the region’s wine production is concentrated. A visit to Abruzzo wouldn’t be complete without a Montepulciano d’Abruzzo wine tasting, one of the most famous wines of Italy and symbol of the region, often confused with Vino Nobile di Montepulciano, a Tuscan wine made with Sangiovese grapes. Other renowned wines from Abruzzo include Pecorino, Passerina, Trebbiano d’Abruzzo and Cerasuolo d’Abruzzo. Currently, the region boasts in total 7 DOC, 2 DOCG and 8 IGT wines.

Your wine tastings in Abruzzo will often be paired with a selection of local gastronomic products. While in the region, we also recommend exploring some of the delicious traditional recipes of Abruzzo, like spaghetti alla chitarra, sagne e fasciul (pasta and beans), arrosticini (lamb skewers), pallotte cace e ove (bread, egg and pecorino “meatballs”).

The majority of wines you will taste during your wine tastings in Abruzzo will be based on local grape varieties. The most well-known native grape variety of Abruzzo is, without doubt, Montepulciano, which covers more than half of the region’s production. Looking at the native white grape varieties, the most common is Trebbiano Abruzzese, followed by Passerina, Cococciola and Pecorino. Other popular varieties found in the territory include Sangiovese, Chardonnay, Pinot Gris, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc.

Wine tastings and winery visits in Abruzzo can be organised throughout the different seasons. Depending on what other activities you’d like to take part in while in the region, you might prefer to visit Abruzzo during the warmer and sunnier months between April and September, or opt for combining your trip with a ski holiday during winter.

During your time in Abruzzo you will have the opportunity to visit some of its wineries, spread across its natural landscapes. While here, make sure to pay a visit to Rocca Calascio, located in the Gran Sasso National Park, Scanno Lake, the Stiffe Caves, the Orfento Valley and its National Park and the beautiful Trabocchi coast, where you will find some peculiar wooden constructions, once used for fishing, scattered along the coast.

The average price of a wine tasting with winery visit in Abruzzo is around €45. Depending on the experience, prices range from €25 to €65. Booking in advance ensures availability and the best prices.

Here are the top wineries to visit in Abruzzo:

• CANTINA TERZINI SOCIETA' AGRICOLA SRL
• Castello di Semivicoli
• CONTESA
• Azienda Agricola Margiotta
• Uma Casanatura
• Valle Reale
• Chiusa Grande
• BUZZARONE_vignaiolo in Castelferrato

Here are the best wine tastings to book in Abruzzo:

• Wine tasting and Visit at Buzzarone Winery in Castelferrato
• Premium Wine Tasting at Villa Della Rosa in Abruzzo
• Moonlight Picnic at La Vinarte
• Wine Tasting and Lunch at Villa Della Rosa in Abruzzo
• Shades of Montepulciano d'Abruzzo Wine Tasting and Tour at Torre Raone
• Wine Tasting and Sunset Dinner at Villa Della Rosa in Abruzzo
• Organic Wine Tasting at Torre Raone
• Wine Tasting Experience at Contesa Vini