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Citra Cabernet

Abruzzo Cabernet, honest value, poured in Commack since decades.

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The story

The story behind Citra

Citra was founded in 1973 as a cooperative of roughly 3,000 small family growers in Abruzzo, in the province of Chieti, and the winery still bottles in Ortona between the Adriatic and the Majella massif. The name is Latin, meaning beyond or this side of, an old Bourbon era label for the territory. Wine Spectator named the brand among the 20 World's Finest Value Brands.

This Cabernet is monovarietal, hand harvested, pumped over twice daily in temperature controlled vats, then kept in stainless steel so the fruit stays forward and the tannins stay soft. No oak blanket, no decanting ritual. We have poured it for Long Island tables for years because it behaves like a wine that costs more.

The lineup

Explore the Citra range

Citra keeps the lineup tight and inexpensive. Here are the expressions we carry, from the 750mL Cabernet to the large format reds and whites.

ExpressionTypeProof / ABVTasting notes
Citra Cabernet Sauvignon 750mLCabernet Sauvignon13% ABVDry, dark berry fruit, soft tannins, clean finish
Citra Cabernet Sauvignon 1.5LCabernet Sauvignon13% ABVSame dry red, large format for a crowd
Citra Merlot 750mLMerlot13% ABVPlum and soft herb, easy midweek pour
Citra Merlot 1.5LMerlot13% ABVRound red, generous bottle for parties
Citra Sangiovese 1.5LSangiovese13% ABVBright cherry, savory edge, tomato sauce ready
Citra Montepulciano D'abruz 1.5LMontepulciano d'Abruzzo13% ABVDarker fruit, dusty tannin, roasted meat
Citra Pinot Grigio 1.5LPinot Grigio12.5% ABVCrisp white, citrus and pear, chilled
Out of stockCitra - Montepulciano D’abruz 1.5 L - Italian RedWineCitra - Montepulciano D'abruz 1.5L$8.99Out of stockWineCitra - Trebbiano D'abruzzo 1.5L$9.99MerlotCitra - Merlot 1.5L$9.99Out of stockWineCitra - Sangiovese 1.5L$9.99Out of stockWineCitra - Pinot Grigio 1.5L$11.99Out of stockWineCitra - Merlot 750mL$6.99WineCitra - Cabernet Sauvignon 750mL$5.99Out of stockWineCitra - Chardonnay 750mL$6.99Out of stockWineCitra - Trebbiano 750mL$6.99Out of stockWineCitra - Chardonnay 1.5L$9.99Out of stockCitra - Cabernet Sauvignon 1.5 L - CabernetWineCitra - Cabernet Sauvignon 1.5L$9.99
Buying guidance

Which Citra is right for you?

Citra Cabernet Sauvignon 750mL is $5.99, and the 1.5L is $9.99 when it is in stock. The Merlot 1.5L runs $9.99, the Sangiovese and Montepulciano large formats $8.99 to $9.99, and the Pinot Grigio 1.5L $11.99. That is value tier pricing for a cooperative wine with real Abruzzo acreage behind it. Buy Citra Cabernet online and we will have it ready, or call the store at (631) 343-7200 to check current stock on the large formats before you drive over.

The Weeknight CookCitra Cabernet Sauvignon 750mL

Five ninety nine, soft tannins, handles red sauce and roasted chicken without fuss.

The Party HostCitra Cabernet Sauvignon 1.5L

Large format red that pours all night and keeps the table happy.

The Value HunterCitra Merlot 1.5L

Nine ninety nine for a liter and a half of honest Abruzzo red.

Make the most of it

Citra cocktails and pairings

Serve Citra Cabernet at 60 to 65 degrees, slightly cool, no decanting needed. It wants roasted meat, rich pasta sauce, cold cuts and seasoned cheese.
Good to know

Citra questions, answered

Is Citra Cabernet Sauvignon dry or sweet?
Citra Cabernet Sauvignon is a dry red wine. It shows bold fruit, balanced tannins and a crisp, clean finish typical of Central Italian red styles, so expect no residual sweetness in the glass.
Where is Citra wine made?
Citra wine is grown, vinified and bottled in the town of Ortona in the Abruzzo region of Italy. The cooperative draws on roughly 3,000 family growers across the province of Chieti.
What does the name Citra mean?
Citra is a Latin adverb meaning beyond or this side of. It references an 18th century geographical name for the Abruzzo territory under the Kingdom of the Bourbons.
Does Citra Cabernet Sauvignon contain sulfites?
Yes, Citra Cabernet Sauvignon contains sulfites. Like most commercial wines, sulfites are introduced during production to maintain stability and freshness in the bottle.
What temperature should Citra Cabernet Sauvignon be served at?
Serve Citra Cabernet Sauvignon at 60 to 65 degrees Fahrenheit, about 15 to 18 Celsius. That range emphasizes its dark berry fruit and soft herbal undertones. We deliver same day or next day across Nassau and Suffolk, with free curbside pickup in Commack and free local delivery over $250.
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