PECORINO
Abruzzo doc
WHITE WINE
BLEND – 100% Pecorino
DESIGNATION – Pecorino d’Abruzzo DOC
TYPE – Dry wine from native grapes
ABV – 13%
TRAINING SYSTEM – Vertical-trellised
YELD PER HECTARE – 10,000kg
PRODUCTION DISTRICT – Tocco da Casauria, Pescara
ALTITUDE – 360m asl; southeast aspecting
HARVEST – Last ten days of August
WINEMAKING METHOD – Soft pressing and fermentation off the skins
FERMENTATION – Controlled temperature 16 °C
AGEING – Steek tanks
BOTTING – 4 months after harvest
COLOUR – Brilliant straw yellow
NOSE – Intense fragrance of fresh fruit and delicate hints of balsamic herbs with eucalyptus to the fore
PALATE – Weighty and with a pleasing almond note in the finish
SUGGESTIONS – A trusty companion for special occasions and ceremonies
