Abruzzo
Abruzzo DOC appellation covers the entire hilly area of the coastal and foothills of the Abruzzo region. The vineyards of choice of this DOC are Montepulciano for red wine, present for at least 80%, and Trebbiano for white wine, present for at least 51% and assisted with other non-aromatic white grape varieties. Varietal wines, entirely produced from indigenous varieties, such as Cococciola, Montonico, Passerina and Pecorino, can include the name of the grape in the appellation. The production of straw and sparkling wines is also permitted under the appellation.