Approximately 90% of the grape-vines in Abruzzo are of the Montepulciano and Trebbiano varieties. Recently there has been a trend in Abruzzo for re-growth of the traditional vine species.Abruzzo is one of the most mountainous regions in Italy with a westerly rocky coast line of 150 km. Its western border lies less than 80 km east of Rome.
Other well-known Italian and international vines are also grown in Abruzzo such as Sangiovese, Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Sauvignon. The mostly small, agricultural holdings also produce cereals, sugar beet, potatoes, olives, vegetables, fruit and dairy products. Traditional Abruzzese products are saffron and liquorice.
Abruzzo produces just one DOCG and three DOC wines. Montepulciano is a red Italian wine grape variety that is most noted for being the primary grape behind the DOCG wine; Montepulciano d'Abruzzo Colline Teramane.
