Description
GRAPES
Cococciola.
PRODUCTION AREA
In the heart of the province of Chieti in Abruzzo, between the Maiella National Park and the Adriatic Sea.
TERRAIN
Hilly, with an average altitude of 230 metres above sea level, with mostly calcareous clay soil.
SELLING PERIOD
January/February, the year after harvest.
VINIFICATION AND REFINEMENT
Brief cold maceration of the pressed grapes; soft pressing and fermentation at controlled temperature in stainless steel tanks.
SENSORY CHARACTERISTICS
Pale yellow colour with greenish hues. Delicate floral and citrus nose. Long-lasting freshness with a harmonic balance of sapidity and acidity with a slightly bitterish finale.
FOOD AND WINE PAIRINGS
Raw fish and fish-based starters, rice and pasta dishes, boiled or grilled fish, delicate white meats. Excellent aperitif.
ALCOHOL CONTENT
12% vol.
CLOSURES
Available either with traditional cork or BVS screw top.
SIZES
Bottles: 1.5 L / 0.75 L / 0.375 L
Europe pack: 6 x 0.75 L
America and Asia pack: 12 x 0.75 L