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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