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Feudo Antico, Pecorino, Biologico, Terre di Chieti IGP, Abruzzo, Italy, 2022

Product code: 3320
Feudo Antico, Pecorino, Biologico, Terre di Chieti IGP, Abruzzo, Italy, 2022

Producer Profile

Feudo Antico was created on a small plot of land in the heart of Abruzzo. It is in Italy's smallest DOP and the first designation of its kind in Abruzzo.

Starting from the 2013 vintage, all wines are Magis certified, the most advanced project for the sustainability of wine production in Italy. Currently their 15 hectares are cultivated using native varieties producing limited yields to ensure quality is retained. Clearly they highly value the land they work and this attitude is continued in the winery where the fruit and wine come into contact with no wood whatsoever, only concrete and glass. This guarantees the purity of the fruit, and its flavours, are conveyed from the vineyard direct to the glass.

Viticulture

In 2013, during the preparation of the soil for the first replanting of Pecorino, the ruins of a Roman villa rustica came to light. Since then, Feudo Antico remain committed to protect and revive the area. They have identified the land intended for vineyards by carefully considering its climatic location and the best production prospects combined with carefully selected grape varieties with a particular focus on Pecorina and Passerina as well as in Montepulciano vineyards in the Tullum area.

Winemaking

Cold maceration, soft pressing and fermentation at controlled temperature. Ageing on the lees in stainless steel tanks before bottling.

Oak Ageing

No oak ageing

Tasting Note

Dry, crisp and full flavoured, with a bouquet of flowers and pleasant ripe fruit finish.

Food Matching

Seafood, fried calamari, salads.

Awards

James Suckling 90 Points
A delicious Pecorino with apple, citron and fresh herb aromas. Medium bodied with fresh acidity and a creamy texture on the palate. Savory finish. From organically grown grapes. 90 Points, JS, 2023.
Gambero Rosso Tre Bicchieri 2024
Tre Bicchieri, September 2024

Technical Details
Varieties:
Pecorino 100%
Vegetarian Vegan Certified Organic
ABV:
13%

Closure:
Natural cork

Colour:
White

Style:
Still wine

Case Size:
6 x 75cl