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In his work written in the XVI century “De naturali vinorum historia” Andrea Bacci testifies the existence in the Peligna and Fucino area of a wine made from “Trebulanum” grapes. Today Trebbiano d’Abruzzo is made from and/or Trebbiano Toscano vines only or jointly with other white berry vines up to a maximum of 15%, which can be located in hilly grounds or plateau not higher than 500 metres above sea level and exceptionally 600 metres for those southwardly facing. The maximum yield of grapes destined to the wine-making must not be higher than 140 quintals per hectare while the mi-nimum alcoholic content should be 11, 5%. Trebbiano d’Abruzzo is a mid to late maturity vine that usually occurs approximately from September 20th to October 10th. It is cultivated in Abruzzo in more than 13 thousand hectares that produce about 190 thousand hl/year of DOC wine. Although it is ranged among the noble vines it has found an ideal ecosystem in Abruzzo and has achieved excellent results producing both good young wines and wines for later consumption, made by fermentation or ageing in big or small oak barrels. |