Contesa Caparrone Pecorino

Region

Colline Pescaresi, Abruzzo, Marches

Vintage:

2023

Producer:

Contesa

Grapes:

Pecorino

Wine Description:

Pecorino is a grape variety that is gaining fast recognition and popularity, especially in Abruzzo. Full of distinct white stone fruit, peach with citrus balance and fresh acidity. Great as an aperitif or with light food.

Tasting Note:

Vibrant aromas of ripe stone fruit with citrus and grapefruit notes. The palate is crisp and zesty with layers of fresh peachy, tropical fruit characters. Ripe and approachable, with texture and minerality giving depth, and backed by lively acidity.


Vegetarian, Vegan

Food Suggestion:

Great with a whole roasted turbot, should you ever come across one! Else serve with sea bass.

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Producer Description

A superbly sited, 50 hectare, estate lies in the heart of the Collecorvino district in the hills northwest of Pescara, recognised as one of the best vineyard zones in Abruzzo.

Surrounding the winery, the south-facing slopes of clay-chalk soils, at around 250m altitude, are ideal for the cultivation of Montepulciano, with Pecorino grown on the lower slopes. The cellar was completed in 2004 - carved into the hillside. Rocco's son, Franco Pasetti, is also a winemaker and now works alongside him at the estate.

The Contesa wines are impeccably-made expressions of Abruzzo's local grapes - modern and easy to drink, yet wines of real substance.