Region: Abruzzo
History: Formerly part of the Montepulciano d’Abruzzo DOC; established as a separate DOCG in 2003; name changed from Montepulciano d’Abruzzo Colline Teramane in 2016
Vineyard Area: 103 ha / 255 acres (2014)
Production: 641 hl / 7,120 cases (2014)
Principal Red Grape Varieties: Montepulciano
Styles and Wine Composition: 

RED WINES

• Rosso (Rd): Minimum 90% Montepulciano; maximum 10% Sangiovese

• Riserva (Rosso)

Significant Production Rules: 

• Maximum vineyard elevation: 550 m (1,800 ft)

• Minimum alcohol level: 12.5%

• Aging: For Rosso, minimum 1 year, including 2 months in bottle (ERD = November 1, V+1); for Riserva, 3 years, including 1 year in barrel and 2 months in bottle (ERD = November 1, V+3)

Last Disciplinare Modification: 07/26/2016

Note: Before 2014, the aging requirement for Rosso was a minimum of 2 years, with at least 1 year in barrel.