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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