Brunello di Montalcino vs. Montepulciano d'Abruzzo vs. Chianti Brunello di Montalcino vs. Montepulciano d'Abruzzo vs. Chianti By Master Chef Gianluca Deiana Abis History and Overview Brunello di Montalcino, Montepulciano d'Abruzzo, and Chianti are three of Italy’s most iconic wines, each representing different regions and winemaking traditions. These wines are deeply intertwined with Italy's rich culture, history, and food traditions, offering a distinct taste of their terroi

Morellino di Scansano: The Tuscan Red Wine of the Maremma Morellino di Scansano is one of Tuscany’s most distinctive red wines, born in the hills surrounding the medieval village of Scansano in the southern Tuscan Maremma. Made predominantly from Sangiovese, locally known as Morellino, the wine expresses a different personality from the Sangiovese-based wines of Chianti Classico, Brunello di Montalcino, and Vino Nobile di Montepulciano. The warmer Mediterranean influence of t

Montepulciano d’Abruzzo 1. History Montepulciano d’Abruzzo DOC is one of central Italy’s most recognizable red wines, produced from the Montepulciano grape in the Abruzzo region. Established in 1968, the DOC spans the coastal and hilly areas of Abruzzo, with its best vineyards often found on rolling hills that benefit from both Mediterranean breezes and cool mountain air. Montepulciano is a late-ripening grape, and Abruzzo’s long growing season allows it to fully develop its