Montepulciano d’Abruzzo is an Italian red wine made from the Montepulciano wine grape in the Abruzzo region of east-central Italy. It is a classic, well-rounded, plum-scented wine that is often deeply colored with pepper and spice notes. It is described as “rustic” and aromatic, tannic, and with low acidity. Montepulciano d’Abruzzo should not be confused with Vino Nobile di Montepulciano, a Tuscan wine made from Sangiovese and other grapes. Up to 15% Sangiovese is permitted in the blend of Montepulciano d’Abruzzo. The DOC region for Montepulciano d’Abruzzo covers a vast expanse of land in the Abruzzo region between the Apennines foothills down to the Adriatic coast