DENOMINATION Terre di Chieti PGI PECORINO GRAPES Pecorino minimum 85% AREA OF cultivation Chieti Hills - Slopes of the Maiella Vine origin: Vine of uncertain origins, object of attention by sheep, from which perhaps the name originates. Widespread throughout the region before phylloxera, it was gradually abandoned to make room for more productive varieties such as Trebbiano. SOIL Medium mixture - calcareous ALTITUDE AND EXPOSURE Orsogna 432 slm Age of vineyards: 15-20 years Training system: Abruzzo pergola HARVEST Manual VINIFICATION The grapes are harvested by hand between the end of September and the beginning of October. The fermentation yeasts are indigenous selected from the flora of the territory and linked to its biodiversity. Fermentation is carried out at a controlled temperature. The maturation at the end of fermentation on the good lees makes it acquire complex and important tones. Recommended pairing: Raw fish, salami, risotto, poultry and medium-aged cheeses. TEMPERATURE 9-11 ° C
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Data sheet
Alcoholic strength | 12.0% |
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Format | 750 ml |
Region | Abruzzo |
Name | Terre di Chieti |
Vintage | 2023 |
Disciplinary | I.G.P. |
Grape variety | Pecorino |