Pecorino 2023 Paride d'Angelo

The Pecorino of the young company Paride d'Angelo represents a very fruity version of this vine, enriched with Mediterranean and sometimes almost balsamic expressions, with hints of aromatic herbs. It is a wine of great harmony, freshness and roundness, made exclusively from Pecorino grapes. Recently rediscovered, this variety was in danger of disappearing, but is now becoming a protagonist after years in which it was mainly used for lighter blends. Legend has it that the name has pastoral origins, identifying it as the wine of shepherds. The vines are cultivated in the Pescia hills using the Guyot training system, which excludes the use of synthetic chemical products, both for fertilisation, where only organic substances and manure are used, and for the treatment of fungal diseases. The rediscovery of the vine in the last decades is testified by the young age of the vines, 5 years. The yield per hectare is 100 quintals of grapes at harvest, underlining the winery's focus on quality. Pecorino is vinified by spontaneous fermentation with indigenous yeasts, without the addition of sulphites, after which the wine rests in steel vats where it has fermented on its own fine lees for 6 months, stirred periodically with the batonnage technique. Separated from the lees, the wine rests for another 3 months in steel and in the bottle. In the glass, Pecorino has a straw-yellow colour, enriched with bright reflections that anticipate its freshness. On the nose, Pecorino expresses fruity notes of ripe peach and apricot, combined with mineral touches, which blend harmoniously with a rosemary finish, underlining its aromatic complexity. On the palate, there is a good balance between sweetness and acidity, with a structured sip and a long, enveloping finish that leaves a warm impression. Paride d'Angelo Pecorino is the ideal companion for hors d'oeuvres with fish sauces, grilled fish, main courses with white meats and vegetables, sushi, hors d'oeuvres with cured meats and cheeses. A tasting that celebrates the authenticity of Abruzzo.