Pecorino Colle Civetta DOP – Pasetti

Production Area
Pescosansonesco, Abruzzo.

Terroir
Clay, calcareous soils rich in skeletons

Grapes
Pecorino 100%

Vinification

Grapes are harvested during third week of September, after precushing and soft pressing of the grape, Cryomaceration at 6 °C for 36 hours occurs.  The must is then fermented with selected yeasts in steel tanks at a low temperature (13 – 14 °C).

Aging

6 months on its fine lees in steel tanks, then 10 months in the bottle

Colour:

Golden

Bouquet:

Pineapple, melon, exotic and tropical fruits, dried yellow flowers and apples.  The wine’s aromatic complexity is accentuated by a marked minerality.

Taste:

Structured with dried fruit and tropical fruit flavours together with ripe apples, almonds and a buttery finish on the palate

Food pairing:

It is recommended with fish dishes, cold cuts, white lasagna, risotto, courtyard animals, seasoned cheeses, white meat ragù (Italian sauce).

Alcohol: 13.5% Vol.

Serving Temperature:

8 – 10 °C.

Aging Potential:

up to 7 years.