Dining in & out: Articles & Reviews IL VINO. Understanding Montepulciano d’AbruzzoCharles Scicolone(June 08, 2016)Montepulciano d’Abruzzo is a red wine made in the ruggedly mountainous region of Abruzzo in east-central Italy. It should not be confused with Vino Nobile di Montepulciano, a similarly named wine made in Tuscany.