Description
NAME Abruzzo DOC Pecorino
TYPE White wine
GRAPE VARIETY 100% Pecorino
AVERAGE ANNUAL PRODUCTION 20 000
LOCATION Ari (Ch), Chieti, Miglianico (Ch)
YIELD PER HECTARE 8 tons
SOIL Clay calcareous
TRAINING & PRUINING METHODS “Tendone”, single curtain/rows
(spur training)
VINE DENSITY 1600/3000 plants per hectare
FERMENTATION Static decanting of the must and soft pressing,
fermentation and ageing in concrete vats
BOTTLING PERIOD End of May
ALCOHOLIC CONTENT 13-14% alcohol (by volume)
COLOUR Golden yellow
BOUQUET Intense fragrance
FLAVOUR Hints of exotic fruits, apple, honey and mint
TEMPERATURE Best served at a temperature of 10/12°C
PAIRING Cheese, white meat, grilled fish and fried fish
