Wine at the Table
Cerasuolo d'Abruzzo
The short answer
Cerasuolo d'Abruzzo is a rosato (rosé) Italian wine from Abruzzo, made from Montepulciano. It tastes deep cherry-pink, juicy, dry and pairs best with grilled sausage, pizza and salumi.
- Style
- Deep cherry-pink, juicy, dry, Abruzzo
- Glass
- White wine glass at 50°F / 10°C
- Strength
- About 12.5–13% ABV
Where it comes from
A dark rosato made from Montepulciano; 'cerasuolo' refers to its cherry color.
What you need
- Grape: Montepulciano
- Region: Abruzzo
- Style: Deep cherry-pink, juicy, dry
How Larry builds it
- 01
Get the temperature right. Serve at 50°F / 10°C. Pull it from the fridge a few minutes before pouring.
- 02
Pour with food. Built for the table: grilled sausage, pizza and salumi.
- 03
Larry's tip. Summer sausage and peppers wine. Chill it and go.
Larry’s rule: Summer sausage and peppers wine. Chill it and go.
Variations worth making
Questions people ask
What food goes with Cerasuolo d'Abruzzo?
Cerasuolo d'Abruzzo pairs well with grilled sausage, pizza and salumi.
What grape is Cerasuolo d'Abruzzo made from?
Montepulciano, grown in Abruzzo.
What does Cerasuolo d'Abruzzo taste like?
Deep cherry-pink, juicy, dry.
What temperature should Cerasuolo d'Abruzzo be served at?
About 50°F / 10°C.
What to eat with it
Pour it like Larry
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