Pecorino - Contesa di Rocco Pasetti

Pecorino - Contesa di Rocco PasettiThe light-footed Pecorino from the pen of Contesa di Rocco Pasetti comes into the glass with a brilliant pale yellow color. The color of this white wine also shows greenish-yellow reflections in the center. With a little time in the glass, this white wine from the Old World flatters wonderfully expressive aromas of morello cherry, black cherry, plum and damson, rounded off by garrigue, Mediterranean herbs and juniper. This dry white wine from Contesa di Rocco Pasetti is ideal for wine lovers who would prefer 0.0 grams of sugar in their wine. The Pecorino comes very close to this, as it was vinified with just 3.2 grams of residual sugar. The texture of this light-footed white wine is wonderfully light on the palate. The Pecorino is impressively fresh and lively on the palate thanks to its concise fruit acidity. On the finish, this storable white wine from the Abruzzo wine-growing region finally delights with good length. There are again hints of plum and morello cherry. Vinification of the Pecorino from Contesa di Rocco Pasetti This elegant white wine from Italy is made from the Pecorino grape variety. The grapes grow under optimal conditions in Abruzzo. Here, the vines dig their roots deep into soils of sedimentary and weathered rock. Pecorino is an Old World wine in the best sense of the word, as this Italian wine exudes an extraordinary European charm that clearly underlines the success of wines from the Old World. The grapes for this white wine from Italy are harvested exclusively by hand when they are perfectly ripe. After harvesting, the grapes are quickly taken to the press house. Here they are selected and carefully crushed. Fermentation then takes place in stainless steel tanks at controlled temperatures. The fermentation is followed by maturation on the fine lees for several months before the wine is finally bottled. Dining recommendations for Contesa di Rocco Pasetti Pecorino This white wine from Italy is best enjoyed well chilled at 8 - 10°C as an accompaniment to wok vegetables with fish, fruity endive salad or omelette with salmon and fennel.