Passerina Terre di Chieti IGT

Straw yellow in colour with greenish notes, Passerina Terre di Chieti IGT has a persistent and fruity bouquet, with citrusy notes. On the palate it has a good structure, excellent freshness and a full and intense flavour.

Food and wine pairings
Excellent as an aperitif, it elegantly accompanies all sorts of seafood dishes, revealing a predilection for shellfish and seafood, raw as well. With white meats and unseasoned cheeses it is a perfect match.

Serving temperature
10 °C

Tasting
in a medium-sized glass with a sufficiently wide rim to encourage the diffusion of aromas.

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Grapes

Passerina 100%.

Production area

In the heart of the province of Chieti in Abruzzo, between the Maiella National Park and the Adriatic Sea.

Terrain

Hilly, with an average altitude of 230 metres above sea level, with mostly calcareous clay soil.

Selling period

January/February, the year after harvest.

Vinification and aging

Soft pressing and fermentation at a controlled temperature in stainless steel tanks

Sensory characteristics

Straw yellow colour with greenish hues. Persistent, fruity nose with hints of citrus. Good structure, excellent freshness, full, intense flavour.

Food and wine pairings

All fish, shellfish and seafood dishes, including raw, non-mature cheeses and white meats. Excellent aperitif.

Alcohol content

12% alc./vol.

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Description

Straw yellow in colour with greenish notes, Passerina Terre di Chieti IGT has a persistent and fruity bouquet, with citrusy notes. On the palate it has a good structure, excellent freshness and a full and intense flavour.

Food and wine pairings Excellent as an aperitif, it elegantly accompanies all sorts of seafood dishes, revealing a predilection for shellfish and seafood, raw as well. With white meats and unseasoned cheeses it is a perfect match.

Serving temperature 10 °C

Tasting in a medium-sized glass with a sufficiently wide rim to encourage the diffusion of aromas.

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Straw yellow in colour with golden notes, Pecorino Terre di Chieti IGT is recognisable by its aromas of yellow fruit which blend with floral and balsamic notes. On the palate it reveals a savoury taste, good structure and long persistence

Food and wine pairings Excellent as an aperitif and with hors d’oeuvres, it is perfect with all fish dishes, especially shellfish and soups. It also goes well with delicate meat dishes and vegetables.

Serving temperature 10-12 °C

Tasting In a medium-sized glass with a sufficiently wide rim to encourage the diffusion of aromas.

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Cherry red in colour with brilliant violet hues, Rosato Terre di Chieti IGT offers intense fruity aromas, delicate floral notes and nuances of banana and black cherry. With a good structure, it is soft, fresh and balanced on the palate.

Food and wine pairings Excellent as an aperitif and perfect with pizza, it is decidedly adaptable in its food pairings. It goes well with both white meats and fish, but is unbeatable with fish soup, tripe, fresh cheeses and grilled vegetables.

Serving temperature 14-16 °C

Tasting InIn a medium-sized glass with a sufficiently wide rim to encourage the diffusion of aromas.

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Ruby red in colour, Merlot Terre di Chieti IGT presents itself with herbaceous scents and light spicy notes in fusion with aromas of ripe fruit. On the palate it is fresh, harmonious, medium-bodied and persistent.

Food and wine pairings An ideal companion for country cuisine, it goes well with hors d'oeuvres, important first courses, roasted or grilled red and white meats, game and semi-aged cheeses.

Serving temperature 18-20 °C

Tasting In a medium to large glass, baloon or wide-rimmed to allow the aromas to diffuse.

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Straw yellow in colour with bright greenish hues, Trebbiano d’Abruzzo DOC is distinguished by its pleasant, fruity aromas of exotic fruit combined with delicate floral notes. With a good structure, it is fresh, savoury and balanced on the palate.

Food and food pairings Excellent with all seafood dishes, it proves to be versatile in table pairings, accompanying well a range of dishes, from appetisers to delicate meat dishes, and is excellent as an aperitif.

Serving temperature 8-10 °C

Tasting In a medium-sizedglass with a sufficiently wide light to favour the perception of the aromas.

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Sangiovese Terre di Chieti IGT is ruby red in colour with aromas of ripe red fruit and fine spicy notes, accompanied by hints of plum and tobacco. Soft, with good structure, balanced and with good length.

Food and wine pairings A wine for intense flavours, it is excellent with mixed hors d’oeuvres of cured meats, first courses in red sauce, roasted, grilled or stewed red meat and game dishes. It elegantly accompanies semi-matured cheeses.

Serving temperature 16-18 °C

Tasting In a medium to large glass, baloon or wide-rimmed to allow the aromas to diffuse.

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Content

Grapes

Passerina 100%.

Production area

In the heart of the province of Chieti in Abruzzo, between the Maiella National Park and the Adriatic Sea.

Terrain

Hilly, with an average altitude of 230 metres above sea level, with mostly calcareous clay soil.

Selling period

January/February, the year after harvest.

Vinification and aging

Soft pressing and fermentation at a controlled temperature in stainless steel tanks

Sensory characteristics

Straw yellow colour with greenish hues. Persistent, fruity nose with hints of citrus. Good structure, excellent freshness, full, intense flavour.

Food and wine pairings

All fish, shellfish and seafood dishes, including raw, non-mature cheeses and white meats. Excellent aperitif.

Alcohol content

12% alc./vol.

Grapes

Pecorino 100%.

Production area

In the heart of the province of Chieti in Abruzzo, between the Maiella National Park and the Adriatic Sea.

Terrain

Hilly, with an average altitude of 230 metres above sea level, with mostly calcareous clay soil.

Selling period

January/February, the year after harvest.

Vinification and aging

Soft pressing and fermentation at a controlled temperature in stainless steel tanks

Sensory characteristics

Pale yellow with golden hues. Aroma of fresh yellow and mature fruit, delicate balsamic and floral notes. With good structure and long length.

Food and wine pairings

Ideal with raw fish and seafood. It matches well also with delicate meatbased dishes, with vegetables, fresh and semi-mature cheeses. Excellent as an aperitif.

Alcohol content

12% alc./vol.

Grapes

A selection of native red grape varieties.

Production area

In the heart of the province of Chieti in Abruzzo, between the Maiella National Park and the Adriatic Sea.

Terrain

Hilly, with an average altitude of 230 metres above sea level, with mostly calcareous clay soil.

Selling period

January/February, the year after harvest.

Vinification and aging

Soft pressing and fermentation at a controlled temperature in stainless steel tanks

Sensory characteristics

Cherry red with bright purple tinges. An intense fruity aroma, delicate floral notes and nuances of banana and black cherry. It is full-bodied, smooth, fresh and balanced.

Food and wine pairings

Cold cuts, pizza, white meat, grilled vegetables, fish soup, tripe, fresh cheese. Excellent as aperitif.

Alcohol content

12,5% alc./vol.

Grapes

Merlot 100%.

Production area

In the heart of the province of Chieti in Abruzzo, between the Maiella National Park and the Adriatic Sea.

Terrain

Hilly, with an average altitude of 230 metres above sea level, with mostly calcareous clay soil.

Selling period

Determined by the oenologist in relation to the optimal characteristics of the product. In any case not before the month of May the second year after vinification. In any case not before the month of April/May the second year after vinification.

Vinification and aging

Cold maceration of pressed grapes; soft pressing; fermentation in steel tanks at controlled temperature.

Sensory characteristics

Ruby red. Intense aroma of mature fruit, with herbal hints and delicate spicy notes. Harmonic taste with sweet and velvet tannins, of good length.

Food and wine pairings

Hors d’oeuvres, first courses with tomato sauce, meat-based second courses, semi matured cheese.

Alcohol content

12% alc./vol.

Grapes

Trebbiano d’Abruzzo 100%.

Production area

In the heart of the province of Chieti in Abruzzo, between the Maiella National Park and the Adriatic Sea.

Terrain

Hilly, with an average altitude of 230 metres above sea level, with mostly calcareous clay soil.

Selling period

January/February, the year after harvest.

Vinification and aging

Soft pressing and fermentation at a controlled temperature in stainless steel tanks

Sensory characteristics

Straw yellow in colour with bright greenish hues. Pleasant aromas of fresh exotic fruit blending with delicate floral notes. Full-bodied, soft, flavourful and lingering.

Food and wine pairings

Ideal with the based on fish, delicate first courses, white meat, fresh cheese and string cheese. Excellent as an aperitif.

Alcohol content

12% alc./vol.

Grapes

Sangiovese 100%.

Production area

In the heart of the province of Chieti in Abruzzo, between the Maiella National Park and the Adriatic Sea.

Terrain

Hilly, with an average altitude of 230 metres above sea level, with mostly calcareous clay soil.

Selling period

Determined by the oenologist in relation to the optimal characteristics of the product. In any case not before the month of May the second year after vinification. In any case not before the month of April/May the second year after vinification.

Vinification and aging

Cold maceration of pressed grapes; soft pressing; fermentation in steel tanks at controlled temperature.

Sensory characteristics

Ruby red colour. Aroma of red mature fruit and delicate spicy notes, with hints of plum and tobacco. Soft, with good structure, balanced and with good length.

Food and wine pairings

Excellent with hors d’oeuvres, first courses with tomato sauce, the meat-based second courses, semi matured cheese.

Alcohol content

12% alc./vol.

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