From the prestigious Antica Tenuta Pietramore estate in Abruzzo's Province of Chieti, this exceptional Pecorino Superiore DOP showcases the indigenous grape's remarkable potential in Italy's mountainous terrain. Displaying beautiful straw yellow hues with golden highlights, this wine captivates with intense mineral notes, yellow gorse flowers, and orange blossom aromatics, complemented by ripe yellow peach and white melon fruit characters. The palate delivers excellent structure with fresh acidity, full-bodied texture, and a long, elegant finish marked by bitter almond notes and refined harmony.

Composition: 100% Pecorino from select vineyard sites in Abruzzo DOP
Winemaking: Late hand-harvesting for optimal concentration, 8-10 hours skin contact, temperature-controlled fermentation at 16-17°C in steel tanks
Aging: Sur lie aging in stainless steel followed by 3 months bottle maturation

Wine Critic Reviews

Decanter World Wine Awards (96): 2018 Vintage