Pecorino Colli Aprutini IGT 2021 (BIO)

Emidio Pepe | Abruzzo
Az. Agr. Emidio Pepe | Contrada Chiesi, 10 | IT 64010 Torano Nuovo

12110221 · 0,75 l · 172,00 €/l · Price (DE) incl. VAT, excl. Shipping2 units available
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As every year, Emidio pep's Pecorino is one of Italy's outstanding white wines. pepPecorino vineyard was planted between 2006 and 2007 on white clay soil with a northern exposure. It took the family some time to fully understand the grape variety, to cultivate it and to mould it in the winery. For some years now, it has been clear that the family is impressively realising the supernatural potential of this small vineyard. In the glass, it opens excitingly with a herbaceous note, dried apricots and a hint of sweet spices. Its soft textures soothe the palate, while a mixture of zesty acidity, green citrus fruits and a hint of sour melon add tension as the wine progresses. The overall impression is one of great primary concentration, tension, a hint of lime and a savoury intensity that finishes with great persistence. SUPERIORE.DE

"The ageing of wines has always played a decisive role in the philosophy of our company. This is the reason why today we are proud to be able to offer many of the oldest vintages directly from our cellar. We differentiate as follows: We make two bottlings each year. Younger vintages, which we bring to the Italian market, come from younger vineyards and the wines from the old vines are left to mature for at least 5 years in our cellar and then gradually released onto the global market. The latter wines are labelled 'Selezione Vecchie Vigne' to make it easier to distinguish them. Another important aspect is that all bottles that are over 10 years old are decanted and individually checked before they are re-corked and sent on their journey to our customers." Emidio pepe

"The Pecorino 2021 is decidedly spicy. Mint and sweet sage complement the flavours of sour melon and green apple. It is powerful and juicy, flooding the palate with an abundance of citrus fruit, catapulted forward by a core of brilliant acidity and minerality. The finish is tropical, leaving hints of nectarine and young mango, while the finish is long yet seductively fresh. It's hard not to drink this wine instead of just tasting it." Vinous

"Lightly cloudy and dark gold. This shows intense umami savoriness with little fruit freshness. It is intense and complex, with aromas of yeast, bread, miso, minerals, light cheese, almonds, honeysuckle and dried kumquats. Full-bodied yet supple on the palate, with a very light grip and a broad, lengthy finish. This is absolutely fascinating. The more time I spent tasting this, the higher the score. Don't chill it too much. Delicious now, but it can hold." James Suckling