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"A pale straw-yellow color with green glints, a fruity, citrusy, tropical aroma, a complex dry taste with nuances of papaya, peaches, mangos and sage, and a lingering, floral finish. Will pair well with all seafood, fresh cheeses, especially mozzarella. Perfect for al fresco dining."

"The Pecorino vine is indigenous to Marche and Abruzzo. It is the “shepherds’ vine,” linked to the hills where, for centuries, shepherds have grazed their flocks. Although widely cultivated in the 19th century, the Pecorino was almost extinct by the mid-20th century. Today it is being kept alive by a handful of growers, who prefer working with autochthonous vines. We applaud their efforts, preferring to taste native wines."
(Product description)
 
UNIT SIZE: 750.00 ml
VARIETAL: Pecorino
VINTAGE: 2007
COUNTRY: Italy
REGION: Abruzzi

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Product Description:

Di Rienzo Pecorino 2007

By verdoniimports.com

WINE: PECORINO

PRODUCER: DI RIENZO

REGION: ABRUZZO

GRAPE:  Pecorino 100%.

Tasting Note:

A pale straw-yellow color with green glints, a fruity, citrusy, tropical aroma, a complex dry taste with nuances of papaya, peaches, mangos and sage, and a lingering, floral finish. Will pair well with all seafood, fresh cheeses, especially mozzarella. Perfect for al fresco dining.

THE WINERY:

Di Rienzo wines are made by the Spinelli family winery in Atessa, Abruzzo. They are controlled and certified by the Mediterranean Diet Club of Pescara.

Today, brothers Carlo and Adriano Spinelli run the family wine business. Although grape growers for many generations in Atessa in the Province of Chieti, Spinelli started producing wine in 1973. They began bottling in 1992. Spinelli owns 40 hectares of vineyards, 20 of which are the Santa Margherita site, which is responsible for the Terra d’Aligi wines. Spinelli wines are known for power and grace. In a region dominated by large co-ops, Spinelli is one of the most important family owned wineries.

 

THE VINE:

The Pecorino vine is indigenous to Marche and Abruzzo. It is the “shepherds’ vine,” linked to the hills where, for centuries, shepherds have grazed their flocks. Although widely cultivated in the 19th century, the Pecorino was almost extinct by the mid-20th century. Today it is being kept alive by a handful of growers, who prefer working with autochthonous vines. We applaud their efforts, preferring to taste native wines.

THE WINE:

The vines for Di Rienzo Pecorino are grown on the hills near a Roman Temple to the deity of Youth, in the Sangro River valley in the province of Chieti, not far from the Adriatic Sea. The grapes are harvested in late September.

A cold maceration and soft crushing is followed by 6 months of aging in stainless steel tanks, in constant contact with the yeasts. Bottling takes place in April, after which the wine is released. Enjoy Di Rienzo Pecorino chilled and young with all types of light cuisine.