Abruzzo Cococciola Superiore D.O.C

Type White wine

Region Abruzzo (Italy)

Grape variety 100% Cococciola

THE VINEYARD
Town Cittá Sant’Angelo (Pescara)

Width 15 hectares

Elevation 300 metres above sea level

Orientation North East

Soil composition Medium density clay

Vine training system rows

Arboreal density 3000 plants per hectar

Average age of the plants 5 years

Average production 80 hectolitre per hectar

Grapes harvesting manually operated, with an accurate selection of the grapes

Total production 3500 bottles (750 ml)

Vinification Grapes harvesting in September, vinification by soft pressing of the grapes, cold settling, fermentation in stainless steel tank and aging in oak barrels from Allier (10 hl) for 6 months. In-bottle refinement for at least 3 months.
Service temperature: 10-12°C

TASTING NOTES
Color pale yellow with golden glares, clear, with good intensity

Aroma quite intense and complex, good finesse

Description floral (jasmine), fuity (pear), spicy (delicate vanilla), other smell (light “pastry” note)

Taste quite fresh, sapid, warm, with good softness and well balanced. Good intensity and persistence

Pairings seafood appetizers (even with a light presence of tomato). It combines well with first courses with fish or vegetables or delicate white meat.

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