Armannia - Pecorino Terre di Chieti IGP 2021 - Cantine De Luca

NameARMANNIA Category white Producer: Azienda Agricola F.lli De Luca Name: Pecorino IGP Terre di Chieti Grapes: Pecorino Soil: clayey, moderately calcareous, sub-alkaline Mediterranean climate, characterized by strong thermal excursions due to the mountain breezes coming from the nearby Maiella massif Alcohol 13.00% Production area 7 gt / L Producer: the grapes are produced directly by the company from vineyards chosen for their particular characteristics of position and exposure and pedoclimatic characteristics favorable to an ideal ripening. Vinification: the grapes are harvested early in the morning, by hand, and placed in perforated crates transported to the cellar and placed in the cold room to cool, then de-stemmed and crushed, followed by a 24-hour skin maceration, the crushed is then pressed up to 0.4 atmospheres, then the free run must is added with selected yeasts. At the end of the alcoholic fermentation, which takes place at a temperature below 16 ° C, the product rests on the fine lees for 180 days “Sur Lié” with (Battonage), after which it is placed in the bottle. Characteristics of the Wine: straw yellow color with greenish reflections, it begins on the nose with intense and pleasant aromas with notes of white pulp peach and tropical fruit, while on the palate it develops a full flavor accompanied by a great minerality. Gastronomic combinations: fish appetizers, fish and shellfish in general, excellent with fish broth, it also goes very well with white meats with herb-based sauce.