Montepulciano d'Abruzzo wine is a red Italian wine similar to a California cabernet, fruity with blackberry and dark fruit flavors. 

Lovers of robust, fruity wines with notes of blackberries and dark fruits, and those who enjoy the ease of drinking California Cabernets, will likely appreciate Montepulciano d'Abruzzo. We carry five wineries that showcase this style of wine:

Marramiero in Abruzzo, a high-end winery established by Dante Marramiero and Antonio Chiavaroli. With Dante's passing, Antonio continues to lead, producing exceptional wines that embody Dante Marramiero's creativity and his passion for Dante Alighieri. Their notable wine is Inferi.

Cantina Miglianico, a cooperative known for delivering great value in everyday wines. Their flagship wine, Il Fondatore, pays tribute to their founder. They also produce Montupoli, named after a vineyard in Abruzzo.

Catabbo, located in Molise, a region that was part of Abruzzo until 1963, specializes in wines made from the Montepulciano grape. This small family winery is dedicated to quality.

Podere Frontino, spanning six hectares in Bucchianico, focuses on fully realizing the potential of the Teatino territory. The Montepulciano d'Abruzzo Podere Frontino is their commitment to quality.

Torre dei Beati, which covers twenty-one hectares, benefits from its unique location. The vineyards stretch towards the 3000-meter peak of Gran Sasso d’Italia, the tallest mountain in the Apennines. This position allows for a warm sea breeze during the day and cooler mountain air at night, particularly beneficial in the last month of grape maturation when the Gran Sasso is often snow-capped.

Montepulciano d'Abruzzo refers to the red grape variety from the Abruzzo region, translating to 'Montepulciano from Abruzzo.' On the other hand, Vino Nobile di Montepulciano is a red wine crafted from the Sangiovese grape in the Tuscan town of Montepulciano, meaning 'Noble Wine from Montepulciano.'