If you live in London, Abruzzo might seem far away (to be honest, sometimes everything seems far away in our beloved London), but actually you can get a delicious taste of the region just one shop away from your house!
Nothing is more comforting than a good glass of Italian wine. It makes stressful days better, your dinners more fun and compliments perfectly your nights-in watching your favourite show. In other words, perfect in any situation.
Why choose a Montepulciano d'Abruzzo wine
When we talk about Abruzzo one thing comes up immediately is the word wine. There’s plenty of that liquid from the Gods in our beautiful region, but one the most popular are wines made from the Montepulciano wine grape. As a result, you can get it in every supermarket in the UK!
The popularity of Montepulciano d’Abruzzo wine is not a new thing. Actually it earned its reputation in the late 20th and early 21th century, becoming one of the most widely exported wines in Italy. Just imagine going to Abruzzo in your next trip and taste it right from the source? Certainly sounds like the dream.
The truth is you can’t go to Abruzzo every week (we wish!), but you can go to your favourite shop and get a taste of the region on your table. Just that quick!
Because we want to help your dreams come true, we put together a list with different brands of this liquid gold and where you can buy it. Now you have zero excuses to enjoy your days as an italiano vero!
Where you can find this perfect wine around the UK?
Sainsburys - Mondelli Montepulciano d’Abruzzo
Described as “the epitome of fresh, juicy and delicate” it’s perfect with pizza and salami (honestly, with everything). It won the International Challenge 2018 as “Recommended Wine” and Bronze medal at the IWSC Festival 2017. Best part? Its really affordable price. I’ve tried it many times, well, maybe too many times, and I have to say it’s just delicious. Rated 4 stars, it’s an easy-drinking type of wine with plum and blackberry hints, perfect to drink it while eating your favourite homemade pasta (do you know about “spaghetti alla chitarra”?) or a delicious pizza. Get it online
ASDA - Extra Special Montepulciano d’Abruzzo
Rated almost 5 stars, it’s described as a velvety red bursting with cherries and spice. Just in the middle not too light, not too heavy, this bottle will go amazing with all your tomato-based dishes or casseroles. Get it online
Waitrose - Pecorino Terre de Chieti
The only white wine of the list it’s ideal if you are a Pinot Grigio lover! Described as fresh, with tropical notes and delicate floral finish, it goes amazingly with chicken, fish, or aperitif. Definitely recommended to enjoy it chilled.
After all this wine talk, I’m sure you’re craving a big glass of wine. If so, look for an abruzzese bottle of wine next time you go to the shop. Set a reminder in your phone and let us know if you buy it (or not, but we are sure you will) in the comments section. It’s a very tasty, fresh and quite affordable wine, a really good value-quality type of purchase. And remember, take notes for your next trip to Abruzzo, because nothing’s better than a glass of fresh and locally produced wine.
Abruzzo has one of Italy's best wine and you can taste it in the UK
May 26, 2020
If you live in London, Abruzzo might seem far away (to be honest, sometimes everything seems far away in our beloved London), but actually you can get a delicious taste of the region just one shop away from your house!
Nothing is more comforting than a good glass of Italian wine. It makes stressful days better, your dinners more fun and compliments perfectly your nights-in watching your favourite show. In other words, perfect in any situation.
Why choose a Montepulciano d'Abruzzo wine
When we talk about Abruzzo one thing comes up immediately is the word wine. There’s plenty of that liquid from the Gods in our beautiful region, but one the most popular are wines made from the Montepulciano wine grape. As a result, you can get it in every supermarket in the UK!
The popularity of Montepulciano d’Abruzzo wine is not a new thing. Actually it earned its reputation in the late 20th and early 21th century, becoming one of the most widely exported wines in Italy. Just imagine going to Abruzzo in your next trip and taste it right from the source? Certainly sounds like the dream.
The truth is you can’t go to Abruzzo every week (we wish!), but you can go to your favourite shop and get a taste of the region on your table. Just that quick!
Because we want to help your dreams come true, we put together a list with different brands of this liquid gold and where you can buy it. Now you have zero excuses to enjoy your days as an italiano vero!
Where you can find this perfect wine around the UK?
Lidl - Montepulciano d'Abruzzo
Described as “the epitome of fresh, juicy and delicate” it’s perfect with pizza and salami (honestly, with everything). It won the International Challenge 2018 as “Recommended Wine” and Bronze medal at the IWSC Festival 2017. Best part? Its really affordable price. I’ve tried it many times, well, maybe too many times, and I have to say it’s just delicious.
Sainsburys - Mondello Montepulciano d'Abruzzo
Rated 4 stars, it’s an easy-drinking type of wine with plum and blackberry hints, perfect to drink it while eating your favourite homemade pasta (do you know about “spaghetti alla chitarra”?) or a delicious pizza. Get it online
ASDA - Extra Special Montepulciano d'Abruzzo
Rated almost 5 stars, it’s described as a velvety red bursting with cherries and spice. Just in the middle not too light, not too heavy, this bottle will go amazing with all your tomato-based dishes or casseroles. Get it online
Waitrose - Pecorino Terre di Chieti
The only white wine of the list it’s ideal if you are a Pinot Grigio lover! Described as fresh, with tropical notes and delicate floral finish, it goes amazingly with chicken, fish, or aperitif. Definitely recommended to enjoy it chilled.
After all this wine talk, I’m sure you’re craving a big glass of wine. If so, look for an abruzzese bottle of wine next time you go to the shop. Set a reminder in your phone and let us know if you buy it (or not, but we are sure you will) in the comments section. It’s a very tasty, fresh and quite affordable wine, a really good value-quality type of purchase. And remember, take notes for your next trip to Abruzzo, because nothing’s better than a glass of fresh and locally produced wine.