Abruzzo Pecorino Superiore D.O.C
Type White wine
Region Abruzzo (Italy)
Grape variety 100% Pecorino
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 year
Average production 80 hectolitre per hectar
Grapes harvesting manually operated, with an accurate selection of the grapes
Total production 6000 bottles (750 ml), 300 bottles (1,5 l)
Vinification Grapes harvesting in September, vinification by soft pressing of the grapes, cold settling, fermentation in stainless steel tank. 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 (wildflowers, blossom), fuity (orange and grapefruit), herbaceous (delicate grass)
Taste quite fresh, sapid, warm, with good softness and well balanced. Good intensity and persistence
Pairings seafood appetizers (with or without tomato). It combines well with first courses with fish or vegetables or delicate white meat. The wine also matches with fried fish or cured meats not too tasty and spicy
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