White wine Marina Cvetić, Trebbiano d’Abruzzo DOC Riserva 2023
A full-bodied, oak-aged Trebbiano with ripe yellow fruit, almond and subtle vanilla notes. Its silky texture is balanced by fresh acidity and a long finish.
Characteristics
Wine Style:
Dry, still white; full-bodied, oak-aged, with a rich texture and fresh acidity
Tasting Notes:
Appearance:
⤍ Bright golden yellow..
Nose:
⤍ Ripe yellow apple and apricot, layered with almond, brioche and hints of honey and vanilla..
Palate:
⤍ Dry and full-bodied, with a silky texture. Ripe stone fruit and candied citrus are balanced by lively acidity..
Finish:
⤍ Long and fresh, with lingering pear and citrus notes..
Gastronomy:
∙ Grilled fish, lobster, roast chicken, creamy pasta.
∙ Avoid: Very spicy dishes, sweet sauces, delicate raw seafood.
Vineyards:
At 150–400 m; mainly clay-limestone soils, with stony alluvial soils at Ripa Teatina.
Ageing method:
Aged on its lees with frequent stirring, followed by bottle maturation
Winemaking process:
Hand-harvested grapes; 12-hour cold maceration in the press, followed by fermentation in French oak barriques.
Interesting notes:
First produced in 1991, when the Marina Cvetić range was introduced and named after Gianni Masciarelli’s wife.