COCOCCIOLA TERRE DI CHIETI IGT 2022 - RETURNS

Interesting autochthonous white grape variety grown in Abruzzo. The historical findings and news relating to the origin of this white berried grape variety are rather scarce and smoky. We know with certainty that the vine is mentioned in the work of the French ampelographers Viala and Vermorel (1909), who indicate it as a vine of Abruzzo origin probably spread with transhumance. Vinified in purity, it fully expresses its potential. A fresh and fruity white, with a straw yellow color with golden reflections. The nose highlights a delicate aroma with hints of white-fleshed peach and pear, notes of white spring flowers and evident citrus sensations of grapefruit and lemon, with fine mineral notes that express freshness and fragrance. On the palate it expresses a fruity bouquet with a delicate flavor that characterizes the tasting phase of this wine which is pleasant and intriguing. The finish is of great persistence and pleasantness Excellent with appetizers and raw fish, sushi and sashimi, first and second courses based on fish and shellfish, dishes based on white meats, fresh cheeses, dishes based on white truffles. VARIETY: Cococciola HARVEST: grapes harvested by hand in the first ten days of October VINIFICATION: cold maceration for 12 – 18 hours and soft pressing of the grapes, decantation and fermentation at low temperatures MATURATION: 2 months in stainless steel tanks with mixing of the fine lees AGING: in the bottle COLOUR: straw yellow with golden reflections ALCOHOL: 12.5% vol. SERVING TEMPERATURE: 12 – 14 °C BOTTLE FORMATS: 750 mL