Citra Pecorino
Category
White
Grapes
100 % Pecorino
Appellation
Terre di Chieti
Producer
Country
Italy
Region
Abruzzes
Size
750 ml
Degree of alcohol
13 %
Serving temperature
10-12 °C
Available in these provinces
Nova Scotia
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Terroir
Location of vineyards: Hills of the Province of Chieti. Soil composition: Exclusive mixture soils with microclimatic conditions varying from the foothills of the Majella mountain, to the sweet hills on to the high side of Adriatic Coast. Calcareous-clayey soil in layers. Altitude: 220-510 m above sea level. Exposure: South-West, West. Cultivation system: Runner system and Abruzzo trellis. Density of plants/ha: Average density 3500. Yield (hectolitres per hectar): 65. Harvesting period: First ten-day period of September. -
Vinification and maturation
Vinification: Hand picked, and selected grapes are gently pressed and mashed, the resulting must is fermented purely at a controlled temperature. Ageing: In stainless steel tanks.
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Features
Colour: Light yellow with gilded nuances and greenish tones. Bouquet: Fragrant, floral and pleasantly fruity, with hints of garden sage, acacia and exotic fruit. Taste: It presents a acid structure which makes it very fresh, pleasant and juicy. Balanced with mineral and exotic fruit notes with a Balsamic finish.
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Food Pairings
It goes well with all maritime cooking, shellfish and raw fish; it goes perfectly with hors d’oeuvres and refined main courses containing white meat.
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Terroir
Location of vineyards: Hills of the Province of Chieti. Soil composition: Exclusive mixture soils with microclimatic conditions varying from the foothills of the Majella mountain, to the sweet hills on to the high side of Adriatic Coast. Calcareous-clayey soil in layers. Altitude: 220-510 m above sea level. Exposure: South-West, West. Cultivation system: Runner system and Abruzzo trellis. Density of plants/ha: Average density 3500. Yield (hectolitres per hectar): 65. Harvesting period: First ten-day period of September.
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Vinification and maturation
Vinification: Hand picked, and selected grapes are gently pressed and mashed, the resulting must is fermented purely at a controlled temperature. Ageing: In stainless steel tanks.
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Features
Colour: Light yellow with gilded nuances and greenish tones. Bouquet: Fragrant, floral and pleasantly fruity, with hints of garden sage, acacia and exotic fruit. Taste: It presents a acid structure which makes it very fresh, pleasant and juicy. Balanced with mineral and exotic fruit notes with a Balsamic finish.
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Food Pairings
It goes well with all maritime cooking, shellfish and raw fish; it goes perfectly with hors d’oeuvres and refined main courses containing white meat.