Zaccagnini Tralcetto Pecorino d'Abruzzo DOC 2024 (Italy)

Description

Dry, Floral, Herbal

Straw yellow color tending towards greenish, with slight golden hues. The nose is fragrant and powerful with notes of yellow flowers and fruit and hints of herbs, such as thyme and mint. In the mouth it shows a continuous balance between thickness and freshness and salinity. 

Also known as the “green lung of Europe,” Abruzzo offers evocative nature trails that pass through ancient villages with distinct historical and artistic value, never ceasing to surprise visitors. Here, among the picturesque hills of Bolognano, ruled by wise hands and the slowness of time, lies the Zaccagnini Winery. Our winery was created to tell the story, local traditions and artistic testimonies of an Abruzzo with millennial charm, to be preserved and respected. Since Marcello Zaccagnini founded the estate in 1978, each bottle remains tied with a dried vine cutting, a signature touch that speaks to its Abruzzese roots.

Medium-textured clay soil from the provinces of Pescara and Chieti. Tent and espalier training system. Pecorino d’Abruzzo. The wines of the “Tralcetto” line are represented by the typical vine sprig on the neck of the bottle and symbolize the deepest roots on which the bond between wine and territory is based. These tralcettos are harvested after annual pruning in the vineyards of our beautiful region and affixed by hand to each bottle with an ancient, artisanal gesture that brings a touch of magic to tables around the world. Harvest at the end of August. 

Soft pressing of the grapes, cryo-maceration, vacuum pressing to extract only the flower must, cold clarification of the must and fermentation of only the clear fraction at low temperature in stainless steel. Because of its acidity and structure characteristics, has good longevity in the bottle.

Food Pairing: Excellent with cooked and raw fish dishes, aperitifs and light appetizers. Perfect pairing with fish-based pizzas. Serving temperature 8-10°C.