• GRAPE
100% Trebbiano abruzzese
The Trebbiano grape is usually named after its area of origin (Abruzzese, Romagnolo,…). Its names derives from Trebula, which means home-made wine. For this reason, drinking Trebbiano is like going back to the taste of home-made wine.
• COLOR
White
• AREA OF CULTIVATION
Hills of Chieti – Slopes of the Maiella mountain, at a height of about 450mt a.s.l.
• IN VINEYARD
It is grown in Abruzzese-style pergola, at a height of about 450mt, on South/South-East-facing calcareous and gravelly soil. The vineyards are managed following the organic production method, Reg. (CE) n. 834/2007.
• HARVEST
The harvest is done manually in 20 kg crates in mid-September, when its acidity is rather high and the grape has reached the right balance of sugar content, giving balance and freshness to the wine.
• IN THE CELLAR
Fermentation with indigenous yeasts at a controlled temperature.
• AGING
Aging takes place on the lees in stainless steel vasts for about 3 months, which provides the wine with complex and important shades.
• SENSORY CHARACTERISTICS
Straw-yellow with a delicate floral bouquet, with notes of white flowers nuances reminiscent of hazelnut. To the palate it is fresh, savoury and mineral.
• FOOD MATCHES
Excellent with fish starters and fish cuisine, white meats and medium-aged cheese..
• SERVING TEMPERATURE
9-11 °C
• ALCOHOL CONTENT
12,5 % Vol.