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Amorino Abruzzo Pecorino Superiore DOC wine — Castorani winery — Dionysus
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Amorino Abruzzo Pecorino Superiore DOC

by Castorani · Abruzzo, Italy

Appellation
AbruzzoDOC
Type
White
Grapes
100% Pecorino
Vineyard
Vineyards at 340 m above sea level
Line
Amorino
CastoraniAbruzzo, Italy

About this wine

Vineyard and terroir

The vineyards lie at 340 m above sea level and face south and south-west. The vines are vertically trellised and grow in deep clay soils with a rich texture. Yield is 10 t/ha.

Grapes

100% Pecorino.

Vinification

Harvest is manual, with accurate grape selection in the second half of September. The grapes undergo 12 hours of cold pre-fermentation maceration followed by soft pressing and low-temperature fermentation.

Ageing

The wine matures sur lie in vats for four to five months.

Technical data

Alcohol: 12% vol.

Tasting profile

Intense straw yellow. Pear, white flowers and exotic fruit define the aromatic profile. The full-bodied, rich and structured palate presents concentrated citrus and exotic-fruit notes, leading to a finish reminiscent of mature fruit.

Serving and pairing

Pair with raw fish, oysters or fish-based first courses.