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Abruzzo comprises L'Aquila (capital), Teramo, Chieti and Pescara. One third of the region is national or regional park. Brown bears, wolves and chamois can still be found there in the wild. Montepulciano red wine from Abruzzo is a deeply coloured, rich red wine offering blackberry fruit flavours and spicy, peppery qualities. Aromas include black cherry and subtle perfume, with integrated oak. On your gourmet tour to Abruzzo, your tour guide will introduce you to the following culinary specialties and recipes, and to the following wines and liqueurs:

Saffron is the pride of the Navelli prairie land Purple-red garlic, produced exclusively in the fields of Sulmona

Black lentils from Santo Stefano di Sessanio

Maccheroni alla Chitarra are made from water and flour hand made pasta, artfully cut in thin strips similar to the strings of a guitar

Confetti are the sugar coated almonds, a traditional wedding treat from Sulmona Parrozzo is a rich chocolate cake, a Christmas favorite

Montepulciano d'Abruzzo - (DOC)

red Cerasuolo - (DOC ) rosé

Trebbiano - (DOC) white

Centerbe - a liqueur made with different aromatic plants

Abruzzo is ideal for vineyards - in fact it is one of the most productive regions in Italy. Abruzzo mixes chili peppers into almost all dishes. Like many other parts of Italy, Abruzzo mixes mountain and seafood dishes. Pasta is very often a first course. Most of the chefs in the Abruzzo can hand roll their own stuffed pastas, use crepes in meat dishes, rolled in savory sauces or put in to broths. Polenta is served with hearty sausages and rich, meaty sauces. If you wish a private Italy tour customised to include Abruzzo gourmet foods and wines, please enquire; at A La Carte Italy Tours we will be delighted to design a special itinerary for your privately guided tour.