Organic Pecorino Abruzzo

NAME OF WINE:
Organic Pecorino Abruzzo, Giocheremo con I Fiori

REGION/COUNTRY:
Abruzzo, Italy

VINTAGE:
2018

ABV:
13.5%

GRAPE/BLEND:
Pecorino

SUSTAINABLE/ORGANIC/BIODYNAMIC:
Yep. The wine's name translates as ‘We will play with flowers’ relating to the label, a picture painted by the owners’ daughter. Owners Adrianna and Fausto believe that it's impossible to separate the quality of the wine from its natural heritage and converted the vineyard to produce organically farmed grapes; their first wines released in 2000.

SUITABLE FOR VEGETARIANS/VEGANS:
Suitable for vegetarians and vegans

TASTING NOTE:
Pecorino is a low yielding grape, native to Abruzzo. The vineyard is at an altitude of 300m, gradual harvesting is used to ensure optimal ripeness. Unoaked with an elegant nose of pear, floral notes and a touch of honey. The vibrant palate has citrus and herbaceous notes.

MENU RECOMMENDATION:
Brilliantly paired with light dishes - very summery wine!