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How to Reach Wine Tasting Experiences in Abruzzo

Wine tasting tours in Abruzzo are easily accessible by different means of transportation.

By Air

You have several options if you would like to travel and experience wine tastings and tours in Abruzzo:
Abruzzo Airport is the main international airport of Abruzzo. It is situated approximately 4km (2.5 miles) from the center of Pescara, about 180 km (112 miles) from Rome. The airlines have low fares for flights from and to Brussels, Bucharest, Copenhagen, Frankfurt, Krakow, London, Milan, and Turin.
Besides the local airport, you can also fly to another region of Italy and extended your trip. The second nearest airport is Rome Airport, two hours drive, and Ancora Airport, an hour and a half away.

By Car

There are three major routes that connect Abruzzo to the rest of Italy.
-The first one is the Adriatic Motorway, A14 which connects Bologna to Taranto through the beautiful coastal towns of the region.
– A24 route- Parks Motorway links Rome to Teramo via L’Aquila
– A25 links Pescara to Rome from west to east.
Once you are inside the regional borders, you can easily visit wineries in Abruzzo by taking regional roads. Within a 20-30 minutes drive from Pescara, you will discover amazing wine tastings and tours. 

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You can easily reach the wineries and enjoy wine tastings and tours in Abruzzo via train. From Rome, you can go to Tiburtina railway station and travel about 4 hours to reach Abruzzo. This is a pleasing journey that allows you to enjoy the picturesque views of the valley in the Apennines and of some stunning hill towns in Italy.



















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Everything you need to know before you take a tour to Abruzzo

The Abruzzo wine region offers a rich and complex flavor to enjoy. WineTourism.com is proud to offer wine tasting and tours in Abruzzo. Below you will find a list of wine tastings and tours in Abruzzo with a direct booking option and a map of the region with the exact location of each winery. Choose your favorite wine tasting in Abruzzo or the Winery tour, let us know and we will guaranty your memorable experience.

The best season to experience wine tastings and tours in Abruzzo

The best time to visit the wineries and enjoy wine tastings and tours in Abruzzo is from June until September when you will have a pleasant temperature and little rainfall. The highest average temperature in Abruzzo is 25°C in July and the lowest is 5°C in January. Around mid-May, you can experience the natural beauty of the region. With the blooming of new flower petals under the warm weather, the vineyards and the olive groves have a pleasant sight to offer. This must be the perfect time to fully experience wine tastings and tours in Abruzzo and enjoy outdoor activities as well. 

What to do in Abruzzo?

Before or after wine tastings and tours in Abruzzo, you can enjoy the sites of Abruzzo and fully discover the region:

  • L’Aquila in the heart of Abruzzo has the most brilliant mountain panorama.
  • There are many beautiful places in Pescara but the most visited site here is the birthplace of Gabriele D’Annunzio, the famous poet. Sulmono is a medieval town known for various delicacies, especially their sugared almonds. They also have the 11th-century cathedral and the 13th-century church of San Francesco delle Scarpe.

What to taste in Abruzzo?

Some of the wines you should not miss during your wine tastings in Abruzzo: 

  • Abruzzo is the best to know for Montelpuciano wines, which provide complex and rich aromas. 
  • Trebbiano d'Abruzzo is more light, subtle and acidic white wine.
  • Controguerra red wines are mostly blended with Merlot and Cabernet grapes. The white is often blended with Trebbiano, Passerino, and occasionally Malvasia grapes imparting flavors of red and black fruits.

What to expect from wine tastings and tours in Abruzzo?

Wine tasting and tours in Abruzzo can be a fantastic experience for any wine lover. Many wineries and cellar houses have fabulous tasting rooms where you can enjoy every drop of their wine with the taste of their local products. Learn the secrets of winemaking from their cellar and local vineyard.
Wine tastings and tours in Abruzzo will let you fully experience the beauty of the region, winemaking traditions as well as local cuisine.

What travellers says about Abruzzo Wine Tours

Brian
Brian August 20, 2022
Fabulous Time We absolutely enjoyed our time at Castorani Winery. From the moment you drive up you knew it was a special place and the variety of wines did not disappoint. Thank you to everyone at Castorani who made our day special. We will be back!
Wine tasting and tour at Castorani
Michiko
Michiko July 5, 2023
Amazing experience not to be missed! Wonderful informative tour with an absolutely lovely host. The wine is all wonderful! The venue is the best I have seen. I will be back to stay over night!
Wine tasting and tour at Castorani
Juris
Juris March 4, 2024
Very good! Very good guide and his performance!
Wine Tasting and Tour at Azienda Agricola Terzini
Anthony
Anthony September 21, 2023
A fantastic experience After a hiccup on arrival we were treated to an educational and fantastically enjoyable afternoon. No question was left unanswered and a thorough tour through the process and business was really enlightening. The wines were exquisite-we will be back to buy more Our thanks to the vineyard and we wish them every success
Wine Tour at Azienda Agricola La Vinarte
Berit
Berit October 27, 2022
The best ! Nice visit. Wineyatd and wherelse you will be invite into kitchen with tasting and smal food. Recomemded
Tour and Tasting Wines at Nic Tartaglia
Martin
Martin June 17, 2023
Wine tasting Great day out and highly informative and interesting for 4 very eager but until then uninformed wine drinkers . Now we feel a lot more informed . The wine was great too !
Tour and Tasting Wines at Nic Tartaglia

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Language tips for wine tastings and tours in Abruzzo

Some words to remember before you experience wine tastings and tours in Abruzzo:

“Vino”- Wine
“Cantina” – Winery
“Vigna” – Vine
“Vigneto” – Vineyard
“Uva” – Grape
“Vino Bianco” – White wine
“Vino Rosso” – Red wine
“Rosé” – Rosé wine
“Strada del Vino/dei Vini” – Wine route

“Salute!” or “Cin Cin” – Cheers!

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