The Pecorino grape is a legendary story of a variety that was literally brought back from the brink of extinction. Elegant and rigorous. It is benchmark wine that embodies power and smoothness. It is one of Abruzzo’s top white wines.
Grape: Pecorino
Grape history:
Vine of uncertain origin, the Pecorino has been grown for centuries in the central regions of Italy, especially Marche and Abruzzo, where it is known also with different denominations. The bunch is medium sized, long, cylindrical – or pyramid-shaped, often with wings, with widely spaced berries. The maturation is medium-early, and is usually harvested in mid September
Winemaking:
The whole grapes are chilled in our exclusive cooling tunnel with immediate drop in temperature and consequent cold maceration of the skin peels. After destemming soft crushing in inert environment.
Cold static decantation at 14 °C for 24 – 48 hours.
Fermentation: Inerted stainless steel tanks at 8 – 11 °C
Ageing: 3 months in stainless steel
Organoleptic evaluation and food pairing:
The wine has a bright yellow colour with greenish tinges. Fruity aroma with citrus, tropical nuances, white peach and exotic fruits like papaya. It has a lingering and very fresh taste with a slightly balsamic finish.
Medium acidity and good structure. It can be successfully matched with fish entrées, flavoured raw fish, shell fish, all fish dishes.
Serving temperature: 8/10°C