Trebbiano d’Abruzzo DOC
Lively and intense straw yellow color; the nose is quite intense and persistent, fruity with notes of peach and floral notes of white flowers, orange and lemon blossoms. Well balanced, with good structure and length.
“The goal of the winery is to produce wines of excellent value and quality that can be enjoyed by all wine aficionados.”
Wine exported to
USA
Most recent awards
- 2016 | Ultimate Wine Challenge90
- 2015 | Luca Maroni92
- 2015 | Vinous87
- 2012 | James Suckling91
Grape Varieties:
85% Trebbiano, 15% Malvasia
Length of alcoholic fermentation:
20 days
Type of yeast:
Selected
Aging containers:
Stainless steel
Aging in bottle:
Yes
Closure:
Cork
Organic:
No
Vineyard location:
Near Ortona
Vineyard size:
1,235 acres (500 hectares)
Soil composition:
Medium-textured, calcareous clay.
Vine training:
Tendone "bower"
Altitude:
230-430 (750-1,400 feet) above sea level
Vine density:
1,600-1,800 vines per hectare
Yield:
10-12 tons per hectare
Exposure:
Southwestern/western
Years planted:
2004-2014
Time of harvest:
Mid-September
Total yearly production (in bottles):
480,000 bottles
Tasting notes:
Lively and intense straw yellow color; the nose is quite intense and persistent, fruity with notes of peach and floral notes of white flowers, orange and lemon blossoms. Well balanced, with good structure and length.
Food pairings:
Pairs well with light first courses, white meats, and mild cheese. Excellent with fish.
Aging potential:
1.5 years
Alcohol:
11.5%
Winemaker:
Dennis Verdecchia, Jacopo di Nicolantonio and Francesco De Santis
