Pecorino IGT Terre di Chieti

Rinomata Cantina Tombacco

TASTING NOTES AND PAIRINGS

The Pecorino IGT Terre di Chieti is a lively white wine that combines freshness and depth. On the nose, hints of exotic fruit emerge with light spicy notes.

On the palate, it is savory, persistent, and supported by good acidity, with distinct mineral notes.

It pairs excellently with seafood appetizers, grilled fish, and simple white meats.

Alcohol content: 13.5% vol.

Serving temperature: 10-12°C.

COLOR INTENSE AND BRIGHT YELLOW, LUMINOUS, ANTICIPATING A RICH AND WELL-DEFINED AROMATIC PROFILE.
AROMA INTENSE AND COMPLEX, WITH NOTES OF EXOTIC FRUIT AND DELICATE SPICY HINTS.
TASTE STRUCTURED AND SAVORY, SUPPORTED BY GOOD ACIDITY, PERSISTENT, WITH MARKED MINERAL NOTES AND FRUITY RETURNS.

ORIGIN AND GRAPE VARIETY

Produced from 100% Pecorino grapes, this wine originates in the administrative territory of the province of Chieti. An ancient grape variety from central Italy, rediscovered and enhanced, which finds in these clay and limestone soils a balance between freshness, structure, and identity.

VINIFICATION AND AGING

REDUCTIVE WINEMAKING TECHNIQUES ARE USED, WITH MACERATION FOR ABOUT FOUR HOURS AND GENTLE CRUSHING. AFTER COOLING AND STATIC CLARIFICATION OF THE MUST, FERMENTATION FOLLOWS AT A CONTROLLED TEMPERATURE FOR ABOUT TEN DAYS. THE WINE REMAINS ON THE LEES FOR AN EXTENDED PERIOD, IS RACKED AND PREPARED FOR BOTTLING, WITH A SHORT BOTTLE AGING BEFORE RELEASE. STORAGE IS RECOMMENDED IN A COOL AND DARK PLACE.