About this wine
Aspetta Primavera is Contesa’s organic Abruzzo DOC Pecorino Superiore, made exclusively from Pecorino grown at Catignano in the province of Pescara. The vineyard lies at 350 metres above sea level on clay soil. Vines are arranged in rows and trained to Guyot at a density of 5,000 plants per hectare, with a yield of 90 quintals per hectare. Harvest takes place at the end of September.
Vinification and ageing
After destemming, the must remains in contact with the skins for two days at 4–5°C. The grapes are then gently pressed, followed by a further eight days of cold settling. Fermentation proceeds at 17–18°C.
The wine matures on its fine lees for three months, with periodic bâtonnage to build texture and body, followed by six months of bottle ageing.
Technical data
The 2024 vintage has 13% alcohol, total acidity of 5.50 g/L and residual sugar of 1.15 g/L.
Serving and pairing
Uncork at least 30 minutes before serving and pour at 12–14°C. Pair it with white meats, baked fish in substantial preparations, fish-based first courses, fried fish, seasonal vegetable tempura, fresh sauces and medium-aged or mature cheeses.
Name and label
Aspetta Primavera belongs to Contesa’s Vini d’Autore project, created around the Abruzzese identity shared by the winery and the work of Italian-American writer John Fante. Its name recalls Wait Until Spring, Bandini. The predominantly white label is encircled by swallows, with a golden swallow representing spring, renewal and the expectant mood evoked by the wine’s name.
