“Castello di Semivicoli” Pecorino d’Abruzzo DOC 2024

Masciarelli | Abruzzo
Masciarelli Tenute Agricole S.r.l. | Via Gamberale 1 | IT 66010 Chieti

12100624 · 0,75 l · 26,53 €/l · Price (DE) incl. VAT, excl. Shippingavailable immediately

In the gentle hills between Gran Sasso and Majella, where the silhouettes of Abruzzo stand out against the sky, a palazzo baronale has been enthroned since the 17th century, telling a very special love story. Castello di Semivicoli – once the summer residence of Sicilian nobles, later a military hospital, then a derelict ruin – was purchased by Gianni Masciarelli as a gift for his wife and, after years of restoration work, was transformed into one of the most beautiful wine resorts in Abruzzo. The Pecorino vines that now surround the historic building are rooted at an altitude of 380 metres in the calcareous soils of the Provincia Chieti, which have always been prized for their mineral complexity. Here, where the maritime influences of the Adriatic meet the continental mountain climate, white wines of characteristic freshness and distinct territoriality are produced.

Pale straw yellow in the glass with greenish reflections. On the nose, white flowers and tropical fruit combine with balsamic notes of sage and thyme, while hints of mountain herbs and citrus nuances of pink grapefruit emphasise its Mediterranean origins. Fresh and lively on the palate, with a subtle acidity structure and mineral accents that lead to a flavourful and pleasantly persistent final. Good to know: With every sip, the connoisseur also supports Massimo Bottura's "Food for Soul" projects, as five per cent of the sales proceeds go to charitable initiatives. SUPERIORE.DE

"Green apple skin, almonds, pears and spring blossoms on the nose. This is a tense, medium-bodied wine with excellent flavor concentration on the mid-palate and a long finish featuring lemon rind, wet stones, green apples and flower petals." James Suckling