Pecorino Superiore "La Foia" 2021 Fontefico

Foia' is a Pecorino Superiore DOC wine, a bold and unprejudiced interpretation of the most famous Abruzzo variety, vinified by the Fontefico winery. A label that is not afraid to surprise and fascinate both the palate and the mind, with creamy, full-bodied flavours and a surprising freshness that one does not expect. The nose is complex, with sweet sensations intertwined with spices, with aromas of dried fruit on the side. La Foia' is a special edition of Pecorino, a name that symbolises the desire for new sensations, the irresistible urge that captures the senses and does not let go until the thirst is quenched. This wine is made with 100% Pecorino grapes from the Vigna Bianca estate, which is situated on a promontory at 120 metres above sea level and faces east, towards the Adriatic Sea, a factor that greatly influences the cultivation of the land. The sea breezes and the grass between the rows keep the vines cool and well ventilated, especially in summer. Cultivation is purely organic, the philosophy being to respect nature as much as possible, avoiding the use of chemical or synthetic products and, where possible, the use of machinery. At harvest time, the grapes are picked by hand and placed in boxes or in small carts pulled by tractors, trying to avoid breaking the berries by crushing them. After destemming and crushing, the must obtained is macerated with the skins for the first 5 days of alcoholic fermentation, a process that is brought to life by indigenous yeasts in temperature-controlled steel vats. Pecorino Superiore 'La Foia' matures for the first 5 months after the end of fermentation in steel vats and then rests for 12 months in cement vats. With a deep golden colour, also due to the short maceration period, it promises an important tasting experience. On the nose, the notes of chestnut honey and sweet camomile flowers are immediately recognisable, giving way to stronger notes of white pepper and dried flowers. On the palate, La Foia reveals a full and complex body on entry, then envelops the palate with creamy flavours of vanilla and sweet dried apricots. It is a wine that defies convention, inviting you to be carried away by the boldness and intensity of its sensations, all the way through to a satisfying finish.