The Abruzzo region is located in the middle of Italy’s boot. Its western border is the Adriatic Sea with the...
Masciarelli, Trebbiano D’Abruzzo DOC (Italy) 2020
This is a serious expression of Trebbiano – a regional clone, one that is much more than the somewhat neutral...
Masciarelli, Abruzzo Bianco DOC (Italy) 2022
You may be wondering, “white from Abruzzo?” when you see the header for this review, but once you taste this...
Masciarelli, Montepulciano D’Abruzzo DOC (Italy) 2018
This wine took a couple of days to win me over. It is not made every year, and it comes from a densely planted...
Masciarelli, Montepulciano D’Abruzzo DOC (Italy) 2019
While Montepulciano is gaining a toehold in Southern California as a fine performer, it is always a treat to taste origin...
Masciarelli, Cerasuolo d’Abruzzo Superiore DOC (Italy) 2022
Cerasuolo literally means “cherry red,” and the DOC designation separates this Rosé style from the dark...
Umani Ronchi, Montepulciano d’Abruzzo (Italy) 2021
From an estate founded in 1890 and owned by the Bianchi-Bernetti family since 1959, this Montepulciano is widely available...
Masciarelli, Colline Teatine Rosato IGT (Abruzzo, Italy) Montepulciano 2022
Here is a saucy style of Rosé that pops dry and refreshing. I haven’t experienced many pink wines made...
Masciarelli, Montepulciano d’Abruzzo DOC (Italy) 2020
Masciarell’s Montepulciano d’Abruzzo 2020 is a medium-bodied red wine that is mellow and comfortably dry, with...
Caldora, Montepulciano d’Abruzzo (Italy) 2020
When you run across a wine at this price that’s this enjoyable, it makes you smile. This bright and juicy...
Tiberio, Abruzzo (Italy) Pecorino 2020
Tiberio was one of the earlier adopters of producing high-quality Pecorino and one of the few producers in the Abruzzo...
Cantina Zaccagnini, Colline Pescaresi (Abruzzo, Italy) Pinot Grigio 2021
You will find Cantina Zaccagnini in Bolognano, a small town in Abruzzo sitting about 30 miles from the Adriatic Sea. ...