Abruzzo – Vinumlector

I Lauri Avalos Pecorino Abruzzo DOC

Vinum Lector Staff — Thu, 28 Aug 2025 21:49:46 +0000

The name “iLauri” stems from the ancient roots of our birth place, Loreto Aprutino, once covered in Laurus nobilis, or laurel trees. The Spanish influence in Italy and European Baroque culture during the 16th century cannot be denied. The Abruzzo region, as most of Southern Italy had intense ties from a political, cultural, religious, economic and social point of view. The Avalos family moved to Italy and developed centers of cultural excellence that rivaled the Medici family. Pecorino, a white grape once thought lost to the world is a must-try for those that believe Trebbiano is the only white wine in the Abruzzi. A sumptuous full-bodied white that flows with compelling flavors of white pulp, apricots and lychees. Eco-compatible farming methods. 100% produced with clean and renewable wind-generated energy of sustainability. For more info, visit I Lauri website. VARIETALS 100% Pecorino VINTAGE 2024 Download Tasting Note

Cantina Zaccagnini Tralcetto Montepulciano d’Abruzzo Riserva DOC

Vinum Lector Staff — Tue, 29 Oct 2024 06:52:46 +0000

In the heart of Bolognano, a small town in Abruzzo region, Zaccagnini company has been established in 1978. Starting from a family-run business, the Winery has grown rapidly and steadily with the goal of “absolute quality, from cluster to glass”, reaching the current condition of an international reality with more than 300 hectares of beautiful vineyards, well-kept and monitored at every production stage. Excellence, passion and devotion to job have made Tralcetto’s wines the pride of Abruzzi’s wine production appreciated all over the world. Zaccagnini Montepulciano d'Abruzzo 'Tralcetto' Riserva is made exclusively from Montepulciano grapes grown on medium-textured clay soils and crafted to showcase the finest qualities of this Abruzzo indigenous grape. It embodies a distinctive character, where robust structure meets the grape's signature aromatic elegance.

For more info, visit Cantina Zaccagnini website. VARIETALS 100% Montepulciano d’Abruzzo VINTAGE 2020 Download Tasting Note

Tenuta Ulisse Premium Pecorino

Vinum Lector Staff — Mon, 01 Jul 2024 14:43:58 +0000

TECHNICAL DATA
Alcohol 13%

APPEARANCE
Straw yellow with greenish reflections.

NOSE
The nose expresses notes of pineapple, white peach and sage that open to a fine and very elegant taste.

PALATE
On the palate it is rich, round, perfectly balanced.

AGEING
3 months in stainless steel.

PAIRING
Excellent in combination with fish-based preparations, it also goes well with white meats.

RATINGS

4.2

I Lauri Equi Chardonnay Colline Pescaresi IGP

Vinum Lector Staff — Mon, 20 May 2024 10:01:43 +0000

The name “iLauri” stems from the ancient roots of our birth place, Loreto Aprutino, once covered in Laurus nobilis, or laurel trees. Chardonnay was introduced into the Abruzzi at the end of the nineteenth century and was immediately successful in terms of quality. Today, it is recognized as one of its most popular grape varieties. Equi is a defense for freedom, a plea for justice and equality after several trademark disputes with industry giants over the name of this wine. Eco-compatible farming methods. 100% produced with clean and renewable wind-generated energy of sustainability. For more info, visit I Lauri website. VARIETALS 100% Chardonnay VINTAGE 2023 Download Tasting Note

Cantina Tollo Gufo Chardonnay

Vinum Lector Staff — Wed, 23 Aug 2023 06:38:32 +0000

In central Italy there is fossil evidence of grapevines dating back two million years, but the first traces of agricultural activities oriented to grape cultivation itself date back to the end of the Bronze Age. In Abruzzo, the first evidence of wine production stretches back in pre-Roman times, with funerary pottery unearthed in the monumental cemeteries around L’Aquila. In ancient Rome, an owl was the soul bird of Goddess Minerva.”Gufo” stands for Owl, the mysterious night creature moving at ease through the dark, in all times symbol of knowledge, wisdom and prophecy. VARIETALS 100% Chardonnay VINTAGE 2023 Download Tasting Note

Progetti Agricoli Terre di Mario Montepulciano d’Abruzzo DOP

Vinum Lector Staff — Tue, 22 Aug 2023 07:27:07 +0000

Progetti Agricoli is committed to achieve the best quality of products with a creative design. Each project wine is conceived and realized to change from time to time, region to region, appellation to appellation, and vintage after vintage to "design each wine like a unique project". For more info, visit Progetti Agricoli website. VARIETALS 100% Montepulciano VINTAGE 2023 Download Tasting Note

Progetti Agricoli Terre di Mario Pinot Grigio Terre di Chieti IGT

Vinum Lector Staff — Tue, 22 Aug 2023 07:11:51 +0000

TECHNICAL DATA
Alcohol 12.5%

APPEARANCE
Straw yellow color.

NOSE
Fresh bouquet of delicate and fruity notes, hints of white peach and tropical fruit.

PALATE
Dry and harmonious taste; good structure with fruity scents.

PAIRING
It matches well with fish based courses, white meats and delicate cheese.

RATINGS

3.8

Tenuta Ulisse Premium Montepulciano d’Abruzzo DOP

Vinum Lector Staff — Mon, 31 Jul 2023 15:24:20 +0000

Tenuta Ulisse, a modern expression of a centuries-old tradition of passion and dedication to the land, is one of Abruzzo’s premier winemaking estate. It has aggressively dived into the enormous potential of Abruzzo’s unique terroir and ancient varieties by placing a contemporary spin on indigenous grapes such as Montepulciano D’Abruzzo, Trebbiano D’Abruzzo, Pecorino, Passerina e Cococciola. These wines are the result of the passion and experience of Antonio and Luigi Ulisse, two brothers dedicated to expressing the potential and character of the region’s wines. Each glass from Tenuta Ulisse’s wine is a journey, an experience that amazes, a vision. «We are determined to use the most expressive and unique terroirs of Abruzzo to create Abruzzo fine wine of distinction».

A unique Montepulciano D’Abruzzo, it expresses great softness of tannins and an incomparable fruitiness thanks to its fruit and the particular winemaking process.

For more info, visit Tenuta Ulisse website. VARIETALS 100% Montepulciano D’Abruzzo VINTAGE 2022 Download Tasting Note

Tenuta Ulisse Premium Rosé

Vinum Lector Staff — Mon, 31 Jul 2023 15:16:43 +0000

An elegant pale pink colour rosé. A stylish, beautifully-balanced blend of Merlot and other red grapes, varieties that express their finest qualities when grown near the sea.

For more info, visit Tenuta Ulisse website. VARIETALS Merlot and other red grapes VINTAGE 2023 Download Tasting Note

Tenuta Ulisse Premium Bianco

Vinum Lector Staff — Mon, 31 Jul 2023 15:10:27 +0000

The unique harmony between the different varieties shows the great potential of Abruzzo native white wines.

For more info, visit Tenuta Ulisse website. VARIETALS Blend of Passerina, Pecorino and Cococciola VINTAGE 2024 Download Tasting Note