Region: Abruzzo
History: Established in 1995
Vineyard Area: 1,582 ha / 3,908 acres (2014)
Production: 118,000 hl / 1,310,000 cases (2014)
Principal White Grape Varieties: Barbera Bianca, Biancame, Bombino Bianco, Chardonnay, Cococciola, Falanghina, Fiano, Garganega, Gewürztraminer, Grechetto, Greco, Malvasia, Manzoni Bianco, Montonico Bianco, Moscato, Mostosa, Passerina, Pecorino, Pinot Bianco, Pinot Grigio, Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc, Sylvaner Verde, Trebbiano, Verdicchio, Vermentino, Welschriesling (Riesling Italico)
Principal Red Grape Varieties: Aglianico, Barbera, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Canaiolo Nero, Ciliegiolo, Dolcetto, Gaglioppo, Malbec, Marzemino, Merlot, Montepulciano, Nebbiolo, Nero d’Avola (Calabrese), Pinot Nero, Primitivo, Refosco, Sangiovese, Syrah
Styles and Wine Composition: 

WHITE WINES

• Bianco (Wh, WhFr): Any proportions of white grape varieties approved for the region of Abruzzo

• Varietals (Wh, WhFr): Minimum 85% Bombino Bianco, Chardonnay, Cococciola, Falanghina, Fiano, Garganega, Gewürztraminer, Greco, Malvasia, Manzoni Bianco, Montonico Bianco, Moscato, Passerina, Pecorino, Pinot Bianco, Pinot Grigio, Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc, Sylvaner Verde, Trebbiano (Abruzzese, Toscano), or Vermentino + OANWG

• Dual varietals (Wh, WhFr): 50–85% of first-named variety; 15–50% of other variety

ROSATO WINES

• Rosato (Ro, RoFr): Any proportions of red grape varieties approved for the region of Abruzzo

• Novello (Rosato)

RED WINES

• Rosso (Rd, RdFr): Any proportions of red grape varieties approved for the region of Abruzzo

• Varietals (Rd, RdFr): Minimum 85% Aglianico, Barbera, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Ciliegiolo, Maiolica, Merlot, Pinot Nero, Primitivo, Sangiovese, or Syrah + OANRG

• Cabernet (Rd, RdFr): Minimum 85% Cabernet Franc and/or Cabernet Sauvignon + OAG

• Dual varietals (Rd, RdFr): 50–85% of first-named variety; 15–50% of other variety

• Novello (Rosso)

DESSERT AND SPECIALTY WINES

• Bianco Passito (Wh): Any proportions of grape varieties approved for the region of Abruzzo

• Rosso Passito (RdSw): Any proportions of grape varieties approved for the region of Abruzzo

Significant Production Rules: 

• Zone of production: Entire province of Chieti

• Minimum alcohol level: 10.0% for Bianco; 10.5% for Rosato and Rosso; 11.0% for Novello and all varietals; 12.0% for Bianco Passito (16.0% potential); 12.5% for Rosso Passito (16.0% potential)

• Aging: No minimums specified

Last Disciplinare Modification: 12/22/2014