Pecorino 2017

ILLUMINATI

Pecorino
2017

Country
Italy
Regulated designation
Denominazione di origine controllata (DOC)
Region
Abruzzo
Appellation
Controguerrra
Varietal(s)
Pecorino 100 %
Colour
White
Sugar
Dry
Aging vessel type
Stainless Steel Tanks and 10% must in Barriques
Producer's website

About this winery

Montepulciano d’Abruzzo Colline Teramane is Abruzzo’s jewel in the crown, a fact confirmed by its promotion to DOCG status in 2003. Situated in Central Italy, its name (Colline Teramane) means hills of Teramo, and it is thanks to this prime hilly site with outstanding growing conditions that the Montepulciano d’Abruzzo gem can shine. This territory in the province of Teramo, with its special microclimate and good soil structure, is located between the high peaks of the Gran Sasso National...

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Product notes

The Pecorino vineyard is trained with a vertical trellis system with a density of approximately 5,600 stocks per hectare. The rows are south-west oriented. The are located in the municipality of Controguerra, 250 metres a.s.l. and contain rather fresh, medium-textured soil similar to clay.

Production notes

The Pecorino grapes are hand-picked after careful selection usually during the second week of September, but this is dependent on climate conditions. The grapes are de-stemmed and crushed very softly; the must is statically decanted before being poured into thermo-conditioned stainless steel tanks to ferment at a controlled temperature ranging between 16° and 18°C. Approximately 10% of the must is fermented for 4 months in barriques to release a moderate “boisè” and a finer character.

Tasting notes

Straw yellow with greenish highlights. The nose is fragrant with rich ripe fruit and white flowers, almonds, field herbs, citrus fruits, and a hint of spice. The wine is powerful and persistent with a beautiful balance between structure and softness due to the freshness and pleasant flavours that accompany the long finish.

Press reviews

James Suckling

- 91 points -

James Suckling, October 2018 (Vintage 2017)

A rich and layered white with cooked-apple, lime and cream character. Full body, lots of fruit and a flavorful finish. Drink now.

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James Suckling

- 91 points -

May 2023 (Vintage 2022)

Aromas of poached pears, flowers and ash follow through to a medium-bodied palate where the neat mix of fruity and savory character lingers long, thanks to well-balanced acidity. Delicious. Drink now.

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Vinous

- 91 points -

Ian D'Agata, June 2017 (Vintage 2016)

Medium dark golden-tinged yellow. The enticing nose offers scents of yellow apple, pear, sage and mint. Bright, intense flavors of apple and pear are complicated by orange oil and tangerine. Fresh and juicy with a lively saline tang on the long finish.

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James Suckling

- 91 points -

November 2019

Fresh lemons and limes here, as well as guava peel and gooseberries. Bright and citrusy on the light-to medium-bodied palate, the acidity extending confidently through the mineral finish.

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James Suckling

- 91 points -

August 2022 (Vintage 2021)

Bright, with yellow-fruit, pineapple and typical, savory character. Medium-bodied, tasty and focused palate. Turns stony on the finish with some candied pineapple in the aftertaste.

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