Montepulciano d'Abruzzo Colline Teramane DOCG

DOCG area for red wine in the Italian region of Abruzzo. It is a 2003 highly qualified subzone in the DOC area of Montepulciano d'Abruzzo. The zone includes the 31 municipalities of Ancarano, Atri, Basciano, Bellante, Campli, Canzano, Castellalto, Castiglione Messer Raimondo, Castilenti, Cellino Attanasio, Cermignano, Civitella del Tronto, Colonnella, Controguerra, Corropoli, Giulianova, Martinsicuro, Montorio al Vomano, Morro d'Oro, Mosciano Sant'Angelo, Nereto, Notaresco, Penna Sant'Andrea, Pineto, Roseto degli Abruzzi, Sant'Egidio alla Vibrata, Sant'Omero, Silvi, Teramo, Torano Nuovo and Tortoreto in the province of Teramo. The wine must contain at least 90% Montepulciano, up to a maximum of 10% Sangiovese can be used. The minimum alcoholic content is 12.5% vol., the ageing period must be 24 months, 12 months in chestnut or oak barrels and 6 months in the bottle. From 36 months on, it may call itself Riserva, regardless of the time in barrel or bottle. If the grapes come from classified vineyards, Vigna can be indicated followed by the name of the vineyard.