DOC · Abruzzo

Trebbiano d'Abruzzo

Trebbiano d'Abruzzo DOC (Abruzzo) at a glance: 9 recorded wine types, with the main requirements from the official production specification. Listed types include Trebbiano d’Abruzzo and Trebbiano d’Abruzzo Colline Pescaresi Riserva. The technical sections cover grape yields, minimum ageing, market-release rules for the relevant wine types.

✓ Verified· September 2026

Production rules at a glance

Quick overview of the key requirements. Values and conditions can vary by wine type: consult the detailed rules and official source.

RegionAbruzzoProvinceChieti, L'Aquila, Pescara, Teramo, Torino
Wine typesTrebbiano d’Abruzzo, Trebbiano d’Abruzzo Colline Pescaresi Riserva, Trebbiano d’Abruzzo Colline Pescaresi Superiore, Trebbiano d’Abruzzo Colline Teramane Riserva, Trebbiano d’Abruzzo Colline Teramane Superiore, Trebbiano d’Abruzzo Terre Aquilane o Terre de L’Aquila Riserva, Trebbiano d’Abruzzo Terre Aquilane o Terre de L’Aquila Superiore, Trebbiano d’Abruzzo Terre di Chieti Riserva, Trebbiano d’Abruzzo Terre di Chieti Superiore
Grape varieties / compositionVaries by wine type: see the comparison below
Maximum grape yield14 t/haMaximum wine yield—
Minimum planting density3,000 vines/haMinimum alcoholic strength11.5% vol
Ageing—Minimum ageing in wood—
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ParameterTrebbiano d’AbruzzoTrebbiano d’Abruzzo Colline Pescaresi RiservaΔ vs A
ColourWhiteWhite—
Grape varietiesTrebbiano Abruzzese, TREBBIANO TOSCANOTrebbiano Abruzzese, TREBBIANO TOSCANO—
Maximum grape yield17 t/ha14 t/ha-3 t/ha (-17.6%)
Maximum wine yield———
Minimum planting density2,400 vines/ha3,000 vines/ha+600 vines/ha (+25%)
Ageing—12 months—
Minimum ageing in wood———
Minimum alcoholic strength11.5% vol12.5% vol+1% vol (+8.7%)
Minimum total acidity4.5 g/l4.5 g/l0 g/l (0%)
Minimum sugar-free extract16 g/l20 g/l+4 g/l (+25%)
Release for consumptionvintage + 1 years——
ATrebbiano d’AbruzzoBTrebbiano d’Abruzzo Colline Pescaresi Riserva
Colour
AWhite
BWhite
Δ vs A—
Grape varieties
ATrebbiano Abruzzese, TREBBIANO TOSCANO
BTrebbiano Abruzzese, TREBBIANO TOSCANO
Δ vs A—
Maximum grape yield
A17 t/ha
B14 t/ha
Δ vs A-3 t/ha (-17.6%)
Maximum wine yield
A—
B—
Δ vs A—
Minimum planting density
A2,400 vines/ha
B3,000 vines/ha
Δ vs A+600 vines/ha (+25%)
Ageing
A—
B12 months
Δ vs A—
Minimum ageing in wood
A—
B—
Δ vs A—
Minimum alcoholic strength
A11.5% vol
B12.5% vol
Δ vs A+1% vol (+8.7%)
Minimum total acidity
A4.5 g/l
B4.5 g/l
Δ vs A0 g/l (0%)
Minimum sugar-free extract
A16 g/l
B20 g/l
Δ vs A+4 g/l (+25%)
Release for consumption
Avintage + 1 years
B—
Δ vs A—
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Common questions

How long must Trebbiano d'Abruzzo be aged?

For the Trebbiano d’Abruzzo Colline Pescaresi Riserva wine type, the specification records at least 12 months of ageing. Other wine types may have different requirements; see the detailed rules below.

When can Trebbiano d'Abruzzo wine be released for sale?

The permitted release depends on the rules for the specific wine type and, where required, its vintage. Check the official specification and the calculator where applicable.

TECHNICAL DATA

Structured data by wine type

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Data by wine type

Numeric values come from the shared structured database. Official names, geographical names and regulatory wording are kept in Italian where appropriate.

Trebbiano d’Abruzzo
Grape compositionTrebbiano Abruzzese, TREBBIANO TOSCANO

Viticulture

RuleYieldPlanting densityNatural alcoholOfficial condition (IT)
Wine type17 t/ha2,400 vines/ha10.5%—

Winemaking

StageGrape-to-wine yieldMaximum wine yieldOfficial rule / area (IT)
Winemaking70%—Pratiche enologiche conformi alla normativa vigente; arricchimento nei limiti previsti dal disciplinare.

Ageing

TypeTotalWoodBottle / lees
Release for consumption———

Characteristics at release

ColourMinimum alcoholic strengthMinimum total acidityMinimum sugar-free extract
giallo paglierino più o meno intenso11.5% vol4.5 g/l16 g/l
Trebbiano d’Abruzzo Colline Pescaresi Riserva
Grape compositionTrebbiano Abruzzese, TREBBIANO TOSCANO

Viticulture

RuleYieldPlanting densityNatural alcoholOfficial condition (IT)
Wine type14 t/ha3,000 vines/ha11.5%—

Winemaking

StageGrape-to-wine yieldMaximum wine yieldOfficial rule / area (IT)
Winemaking70%—Pratiche enologiche conformi alla normativa vigente; arricchimento nei limiti previsti dal disciplinare.

Ageing

TypeTotalWoodBottle / lees
invecchiamento12 months——
Minimum total 12 months: 0 months are assigned to a specific minimum stage; the remaining 12 months form part of the overall period without a specified minimum stage.

Characteristics at release

ColourMinimum alcoholic strengthMinimum total acidityMinimum sugar-free extract
da giallo paglierino a dorato più o meno intenso12.5% vol4.5 g/l20 g/l
Trebbiano d’Abruzzo Colline Pescaresi Superiore
Grape compositionTrebbiano Abruzzese, TREBBIANO TOSCANO

Viticulture

RuleYieldPlanting densityNatural alcoholOfficial condition (IT)
Wine type14 t/ha3,000 vines/ha11.5%—

Winemaking

StageGrape-to-wine yieldMaximum wine yieldOfficial rule / area (IT)
Winemaking70%—Pratiche enologiche conformi alla normativa vigente; arricchimento nei limiti previsti dal disciplinare.

Ageing

TypeTotalWoodBottle / lees
Ageing5 months——
Minimum total 5 months: 0 months are assigned to a specific minimum stage; the remaining 5 months form part of the overall period without a specified minimum stage.

Characteristics at release

ColourMinimum alcoholic strengthMinimum total acidityMinimum sugar-free extract
giallo paglierino più o meno intenso12% vol4.5 g/l18 g/l
Trebbiano d’Abruzzo Colline Teramane Riserva
Grape compositionTrebbiano Abruzzese, TREBBIANO TOSCANO

Viticulture

RuleYieldPlanting densityNatural alcoholOfficial condition (IT)
Wine type14 t/ha3,000 vines/ha11.5%—

Winemaking

StageGrape-to-wine yieldMaximum wine yieldOfficial rule / area (IT)
Winemaking70%—Pratiche enologiche conformi alla normativa vigente; arricchimento nei limiti previsti dal disciplinare.

Ageing

TypeTotalWoodBottle / lees
invecchiamento12 months——
Minimum total 12 months: 0 months are assigned to a specific minimum stage; the remaining 12 months form part of the overall period without a specified minimum stage.

Characteristics at release

ColourMinimum alcoholic strengthMinimum total acidityMinimum sugar-free extract
da giallo paglierino a dorato più o meno intenso12.5% vol4.5 g/l20 g/l
Trebbiano d’Abruzzo Colline Teramane Superiore
Grape compositionTrebbiano Abruzzese, TREBBIANO TOSCANO

Viticulture

RuleYieldPlanting densityNatural alcoholOfficial condition (IT)
Wine type14 t/ha3,000 vines/ha11.5%—

Winemaking

StageGrape-to-wine yieldMaximum wine yieldOfficial rule / area (IT)
Winemaking70%—Pratiche enologiche conformi alla normativa vigente; arricchimento nei limiti previsti dal disciplinare.

Ageing

TypeTotalWoodBottle / lees
Ageing5 months——
Minimum total 5 months: 0 months are assigned to a specific minimum stage; the remaining 5 months form part of the overall period without a specified minimum stage.

Characteristics at release

ColourMinimum alcoholic strengthMinimum total acidityMinimum sugar-free extract
giallo paglierino più o meno intenso12% vol4.5 g/l18 g/l
Trebbiano d’Abruzzo Terre Aquilane o Terre de L’Aquila Riserva
Grape compositionTrebbiano Abruzzese, TREBBIANO TOSCANO

Viticulture

RuleYieldPlanting densityNatural alcoholOfficial condition (IT)
Wine type14 t/ha3,000 vines/ha11.5%—

Winemaking

StageGrape-to-wine yieldMaximum wine yieldOfficial rule / area (IT)
Winemaking70%—Pratiche enologiche conformi alla normativa vigente; arricchimento nei limiti previsti dal disciplinare.

Ageing

TypeTotalWoodBottle / lees
invecchiamento12 months——
Minimum total 12 months: 0 months are assigned to a specific minimum stage; the remaining 12 months form part of the overall period without a specified minimum stage.

Characteristics at release

ColourMinimum alcoholic strengthMinimum total acidityMinimum sugar-free extract
da giallo paglierino a dorato più o meno intenso12.5% vol4.5 g/l20 g/l
Trebbiano d’Abruzzo Terre Aquilane o Terre de L’Aquila Superiore
Grape compositionTrebbiano Abruzzese, TREBBIANO TOSCANO

Viticulture

RuleYieldPlanting densityNatural alcoholOfficial condition (IT)
Wine type14 t/ha3,000 vines/ha11.5%—

Winemaking

StageGrape-to-wine yieldMaximum wine yieldOfficial rule / area (IT)
Winemaking70%—Pratiche enologiche conformi alla normativa vigente; arricchimento nei limiti previsti dal disciplinare.

Ageing

TypeTotalWoodBottle / lees
Ageing5 months——
Minimum total 5 months: 0 months are assigned to a specific minimum stage; the remaining 5 months form part of the overall period without a specified minimum stage.

Characteristics at release

ColourMinimum alcoholic strengthMinimum total acidityMinimum sugar-free extract
giallo paglierino più o meno intenso12% vol4.5 g/l18 g/l
Trebbiano d’Abruzzo Terre di Chieti Riserva
Grape compositionTrebbiano Abruzzese, TREBBIANO TOSCANO

Viticulture

RuleYieldPlanting densityNatural alcoholOfficial condition (IT)
Wine type14 t/ha3,000 vines/ha11.5%—

Winemaking

StageGrape-to-wine yieldMaximum wine yieldOfficial rule / area (IT)
Winemaking70%—Pratiche enologiche conformi alla normativa vigente; arricchimento nei limiti previsti dal disciplinare.

Ageing

TypeTotalWoodBottle / lees
invecchiamento12 months——
Minimum total 12 months: 0 months are assigned to a specific minimum stage; the remaining 12 months form part of the overall period without a specified minimum stage.

Characteristics at release

ColourMinimum alcoholic strengthMinimum total acidityMinimum sugar-free extract
da giallo paglierino a dorato più o meno intenso12.5% vol4.5 g/l20 g/l
Trebbiano d’Abruzzo Terre di Chieti Superiore
Grape compositionTrebbiano Abruzzese, TREBBIANO TOSCANO

Viticulture

RuleYieldPlanting densityNatural alcoholOfficial condition (IT)
Wine type14 t/ha3,000 vines/ha11.5%—

Winemaking

StageGrape-to-wine yieldMaximum wine yieldOfficial rule / area (IT)
Winemaking70%—Pratiche enologiche conformi alla normativa vigente; arricchimento nei limiti previsti dal disciplinare.

Ageing

TypeTotalWoodBottle / lees
Ageing5 months——
Minimum total 5 months: 0 months are assigned to a specific minimum stage; the remaining 5 months form part of the overall period without a specified minimum stage.

Characteristics at release

ColourMinimum alcoholic strengthMinimum total acidityMinimum sugar-free extract
giallo paglierino più o meno intenso12% vol4.5 g/l18 g/l

Municipalities / permitted area

Zona di produzione Trebbiano d'AbruzzoOfficial Italian wording

Articolo 3 Zona di produzione delle uve La zona di produzione del vino a DOC "Trebbiano d'Abruzzo" comprende l’intero territorio amministrativo dei seguenti comuni: 1) provincia di Chieti: Altino, Archi, Ari, Arielli, Atessa, Bomba, Bucchianico, Canosa Sannita, Carunchio, Casacanditella, Casalanguida, Casalincontrada, Carpineto Sinello, Casalbordino, Casoli, Castel Frentano, Celenza sul Trigno, Chieti, Civitella Messer Raimondo, Crecchio, Cupello, Dogliola, Fara Filiorum Petri, Fara San Martino, Filetto, Fossacesia, Francavilla, Fresagrandinaria, Frisa, Furci, Gessopalena, Gissi, Giuliano Teatino, Guardiagrele, Guilmi, Lama dei Peligni, Lanciano, Lent ella, Liscia, Miglianico, Monteodorisio, Mozzagrogna, Orsogna, Ortona, Paglieta, Palmoli, Palombaro, Pennapiedimonte, Perano, Poggiofiorito, Pollutri, Pretoro, Rapino, Ripa Teatina, Roccascalegna, Roccamontepiano, Rocca San Giovanni, San Buono, Sant'Eusanio del Sangro, San Giovanni Teatino, Santa Maria Imbaro, San Martino sulla Marrucina, San Salvo, San Vito Chietino, Scerni, Tollo, Torino di Sangro, Tornareccio, Torrevecchia Teatina, Treglio, Tufillo, Vasto, Villalfonsina, Villamagna, Vacri. 2) provincia di L'Aquila: Acciano, Anversa degli Abruzzi, Balsorano, Bugnara, Canistro, Capestrano, Castel di Ieri, Castelvecchio Subequo, Civita d'Antino, Civitella Roveto, Cocullo, Corfinio, Fagliano Alto, Fontecchio, Fossa, Cagliano Aterno, Goriano Sicoli, Introdacqua, Molina Aterno, Merino, Ofena, Pacentro, Poggio Picenze, Pratola Peligna, Pettorano sul Gizio, Prezza, Raiano, Roccacasale, San Demetrio nei Vestini, Sant'Eusanio Forconese, San Vincenzo Valle Roveto, Secinaro, Sulmona, Tione d'Abruzzi, Villa S. Angelo, Villa S. Lucia, Vittorito. 3) provincia di Pescara: Alanno, Bolognano, Brittoli, Bussi, Cappelle sul Tavo, Castiglione a Casauria, Catignano, Cepagatti, Città Sant'Angelo, Civitella Casanova, Civitaquana, Collecorvino, Corvara, Cugnoli, Elice, F arindola, Lettomanoppello, Loreto Aprutino, Manoppello, Montebello di Bertona, Montesilvano, Moscufo, Nocciano, 3 Penne, Pianella, Pietranico, Picciano, Pescara, Pescosansonesco, Popoli, Rosciano, San Valentino, Scafa, Serramonacesca, Spoltore, Tocco Casauria, Torre de' Passeri, Turrivalignani, Vicoli; 4) provincia di Teramo: Alba Adriatica, Ancarano, Atri, Basciano, Bellante, Bisenti, Campli, Canzano, Castel Castagn a, Castellalto, Castiglione Messer Raimondo, Castilenti, Cellino Attanasio, Cermignano, Civitella del Tr onto, Colledara, Colonnella, Controguerra, Corropoli, Giulianova, Martinsicuro, Montefìno, Montorio al Vomano, Morro d’Oro, Mosciano, Nereto, Notaresco, Penna S. Andrea, Pineto, Roseto degli Abruzzi, Sant'Egidio, Sant'Omero, Silvi, Teramo, Torano Nuovo, Tortoreto, Tossicia e Isola del Gran Sasso.

Art. 3

Official source

Official product specification · Trebbiano d'Abruzzo