Variety: 100% Pecorino

TERROIR AND VINEYARD FEATURES

Area: Villagrande di Ortona

Altitude: 100 m from sea level

Soil type: clay-alkaline, declination 7%

Exposure to the sun: South, South-East

Age of vines: 4 years

Density of vines per hectare: 1.600

Cultivation system: “pergola abruzzese”

Yield per hectare: 120 quintals

Harvesting: hand-picked in the second half of September

VINIFICATION

Process: After the destemming, the grapes are pressed and the must is soon brought to 12 °C temperature to avoid uncontrolled fermentation. Fermentation is made under controlled temperatures in small steel tanks for about one month, using a unique ferment which gives to our wine its own personality

Fermentation temperature: 16 °C

Ageing: In small steel tanks for about 6 months at controlled temperature and in the absence of oxygen to avoid oxidation; Short aging in horizontal bottle

Alcohol: 13%

SERVING INFORMATION AND FOOD PAIRING

Temperature: 12 °C

Food pairing: Appetizers, fish dishes, fresh cheeses and white meats

ORGANOLEPTIC CHARACTERISTICS

Color: limpid, straw yellow

Aroma: Delicate flowers, citrus fruits and exotic fruit notes

Taste: well-bodied, good structure with slightly mineral notes