Contesa Pecorino Abruzzo Vintage:2023

Contesa Pecorino Abruzzo Vintage:2023Pecorino has become very fashionable, and is now one of Italy's fastest growing white varieties 'though still not widely planted. It's a perfect accompaniment to the fantastic seafood of Abruzzo. Ripe honeyed nose with aromas of white peach and citrus fruits, and gently nutty, savoury notes. The palate is full and textured with delicate ripe fruit flavours leading to a long, spicy finish. Contesa Pecorino is made from Pecorino grapes cultivated in the

The vines are grown on clay-calcerous soil and planting density is 4

not far from the Spanish border

dry fruity taste with a touch of honey and more of that elegant mineral slooshing around with the light bubbles

chocolatey Malbec with an abundance of crisp

reminiscent of the character of certain Blanc de Blancs champagnes

The 2022 Sauvignon Blanc has a zesty and vibrant nose

raspberry and carraway alongside an earthy spice element

' Paul Pacult in Whisky Magazine April 2000

and well-balanced acidity ensures good length and weight

and also soft cheeses such as Chaource and Brillat-Savarin

Light gold in colour

From the hardy winter wheat that grows in the region