Murelle - Pecorino Terre di Chieti IGP

Pecorino IGP 100% with vineyards on the hills facing West, South-West of Miglianico, at 250 meters. above sea level, with clayey-loamy soils. The breeding is an Abruzzo pergola with 10-12 year old vines, 1,600 plants per hectare with a yield of 140 q.

Harvest: Manual, around the first week of September

Maceration and Pressing: The must remains for about 30 minutes in contact with the skins, before carrying out the soft pressing, which allows us to extract only the free-run must.

Fermentation temperature: The fermentation is carried out at 15 - 16 ° C for about two weeks in steel tanks

Refinement: In tank, in the presence of natural yeasts

Alcohol Content: 13.00% Vol.

Color: straw yellow of medium intensity, with slight greenish nuances

Bouquet: scent of fresh fruit, accompanied by spicy notes and nuances of aromatic herbs

Taste: the taste is intense, with good persistence, fresh and savory on the palate; aftertaste rich in spicy nuances.

Serving Mode Ideal temperature 12 ° C Ideal combination with fish starters and first courses, large fish in the oven and medium-aged cheeses.