Centorame

Abruzzo Montepulciano and Passerina from central Italy's mountain slopes.

Centorame works with the native varieties of Abruzzo, the mountainous region of central Italy where Montepulciano and Passerina thrive in continental conditions. The winery's Castellum Vetus Montepulciano d'Abruzzo Colline Teramane, sourced from the region's most prestigious subzone, shows the depth and structure that Montepulciano can achieve at elevation. The S. Michele line—both the Montepulciano d'Abruzzo and the Passerina d'Abruzzo—demonstrates the range of the estate's work across red and white. Montepulciano here expresses the grape's characteristic dark fruit and firm tannins; Passerina, Abruzzo's signature white, offers the aromatic and textural complexity the variety is known for. Wine Advocate and Wine Spectator have rated the portfolio.