Terre Aquilane IGT

Terre Aquilane IGT is a sub-region of Abruzzo, Italy.

Growers build the wines around Merlot, filling out the blend with Pecorino, Montepulciano, Trebbiano (Ugni Blanc) and Passerina.

Vines root into clay and limestone.

The climate is continental, running temperate.

The vineyards themselves read as elevated and hills.

Red wine, white wine and rosé wine, plus two more is what the region is known for, and in the glass it shows crisp and aromatic, floral notes, light and effervescent and perfect for celebrations, plus two more.

Producers worth knowing include Cataldi Madonna, Masciarelli and Pasetti.

Pour them alongside grilled meats, pasta with tomato sauce, seafood dishes and cheese platters.

Serve at 12 to 14°C.

Keeps for 3 to 10 years.

In the glass.

White: Crisp and aromatic, Floral notes.

Sparkling: Light and effervescent, Perfect for celebrations.

Dessert: Sweet and luscious, Ideal for pairing with desserts.

Grapes planted here.

Producers worth knowing.

Bottles to look for.

• Azienda Agricola Di Cato Eughenos Raggio di Sole Terre Aquilane IGT, Abruzzo, Italy
• CantinArte 'Colori' Pinot Grigio Terre Aquilane IGT, Abruzzo, Italy
• Cataldi Madonna 'Frontone' Terre Aquilane IGT, Abruzzo, Italy
• Cataldi Madonna 'Giulia' Pecorino Terre Aquilane IGT, Abruzzo, Italy
• Cataldi Madonna Cataldino Rosato Terre Aquilane IGT, Abruzzo, Italy
• Cataldi Madonna Pecorino Terre Aquilane IGT, Abruzzo, Italy
• Feudo Antico 'Casadonna' Pecorino Terre Aquilane IGP, Abruzzo, Italy
• Inalto Pecorino Terre Aquilane IGT, Abruzzo, Italy

At the table.

• Grilled meats
• Pasta with tomato sauce
• Seafood dishes
• Cheese platters
• Charcuterie boards

Serving and cellaring.

• Serve at 12 to 14°C.
• Keeps for 3 to 10 years.

Nearby regions.

Terre Aquilane IGT: common questions

More from here: every wine region in Italy, or the wider Abruzzo guide.