Pecorino Archivio | Terre di Chieti, Italy
The little-known Pecorino grape (not the cheese!) is indigenous to the central wine regions of Italy. Archivio comes from Chieti in the Marches.
It is a pale skinned and grows well at altitude, up to 1000m – hardy and resilient in cool temperatures.
Traditional vinification employing a reduction technique is used in the making of this wine. There is an initial pressing, then four hours maceration followed by a further soft pressing and cooling of the must. Fermentation of about ten days is at a controlled temperature, it is then transferred for a long contact with selected yeasts on the lees before being bottled.
The little-known Pecorino grape (not the cheese!) is indigenous to the central wine regions of Italy. Archivio comes from Chieti in the Marches.
It is a pale skinned and grows well at altitude, up to 1000m – hardy and resilient in cool temperatures.
Traditional vinification employing a reduction technique is used in the making of this wine. There is an initial pressing, then four hours maceration followed by a further soft pressing and cooling of the must. Fermentation of about ten days is at a controlled temperature, it is then transferred for a long contact with selected yeasts on the lees before being bottled.
The little-known Pecorino grape (not the cheese!) is indigenous to the central wine regions of Italy. Archivio comes from Chieti in the Marches.
It is a pale skinned and grows well at altitude, up to 1000m – hardy and resilient in cool temperatures.
Traditional vinification employing a reduction technique is used in the making of this wine. There is an initial pressing, then four hours maceration followed by a further soft pressing and cooling of the must. Fermentation of about ten days is at a controlled temperature, it is then transferred for a long contact with selected yeasts on the lees before being bottled.
Terre di Chieti, Italy
Grapes: Pecorino
Tasting Notes: Vibrant yellow colour; intense and complex nose of apricot and banana with subtle spice notes. The palate is well structured with exotic fruits balanced with mineral notes.
ABV: 13.5%
Vintage: 2022
Ageing potential; 2 - 4 years
Attributes: Vegan,
Closure: Screwcap
Farming: Organic practices
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Food pairing suggestions: match with fish based starters, main courses of grilled fish and simple white meat dishes; or the cheese of the same name!