Pasetti Collection: Montepulciano & Abruzzo Icons (6 Bottles)

Pasetti isn’t just a winery, it’s a living legacy of Abruzzo, told through grapes, generations, and grit.
The “Pasetti Collection: Montepulciano & Abruzzo Icons” brings together six of their most iconic wines, carefully chosen to showcase the depth of Montepulciano and the richness of the region. Six expressions that reveal the strength of a family, the purity of a land, and the beauty of one grape seen through many lenses.
It’s elegant yet earthy, powerful yet approachable.
Whether you’re a longtime Montepulciano lover or discovering it for the first time, this box is your guided journey into the heart of Abruzzo.

Tasting Highlights

1 x Pecorino “Collecivetta” DOP 2024
Bright and expressive, with notes of citrus, dried flowers, and bread crust. Crisp acidity and minerality balance its structure and long, savoury finish.

1 x Trebbiano Superiore “Testarossa” DOC 2022
Elegant and layered, with floral and stone fruit aromas, citrus zest, and vibrant acidity. A refined white that shines with seafood and aged cheeses.

1 x Cerasuolo d’Abruzzo “Testarossa” DOP 2022
Vivid cherry hue, with fresh strawberry and cherry on the nose. Silky, mineral, and refreshing — a powerful rosé rooted in the Abruzzo mountains.

1 x Montepulciano d’Abruzzo “Madonnella” DOP 2022
Juicy black fruit, liquorice, and spice meet soft tannins and rich texture. A classic Montepulciano with bold personality and excellent structure.

1 x Montepulciano Riserva “Testarossa” DOP 2020
Deep and refined, with aromas of red berries, cocoa, and violets. Smooth and velvety on the palate, with spice and a long, elegant finish.

1 x Montepulciano “Harimann” DOP 2017
Pasetti’s iconic red: full-bodied, complex and powerful. Ripe fruit, oak, spice, and tertiary notes unfold in a rich, long-aged masterpiece.

Pasetti

The Pasetti winery’s history begins in the Bourbon era, when Silvestro Pasetti purchased land and planted vineyards. His son, Rocco, carried on his father’s vision. He faced and overcame the phylloxera plague, ensuring the family legacy endured.
Today, Mimmo runs the winery. He carefully preserves Abruzzo’s winemaking traditions, while also embracing innovation. His eldest daughter, Francesca, has red hair, a feature that connects her to both Madame Rachele and Franco’s mother. The Testarossa wine line, named in tribute to these women, has become the winery’s flagship brand.

All of Pasetti’s wines are crafted within the Gran Sasso and Monti della Laga National Park, an area that embodies the connection between the land and local grape varieties. The Testarossa red comes from Montepulciano d’Abruzzo grapes, while other wines are made using Trebbiano d’Abruzzo, Pecorino, and Passerina varieties. Additionally, Pasetti produces a sweet white wine from Moscatello di Castiglione grapes, an ancient variety once nearly lost.
While many winemakers chose international varieties like Cabernet, Merlot, and Chardonnay, Mimmo believed native grapes would thrive in the right soil. His belief led him to revive Pecorino, an ancient grape variety. This decision proved successful, and today, Pecorino wine offers immense potential for the entire Abruzzo wine community. Viva l’Abruzzo!