Trebbiano d'Abruzzo 2004

Grape variety: Trebbiano 

A cold season, the Trebbiano has taken benefits from the rain to preserve its acidity and longevity.

Is an ancient and indigenous grape variety from Abruzzo, a unique clone different from others of its same family. Its beautiful acidity together with the aromatic balance make of it a fine wine with complexity at the same time. It has an elegant and austere expression when young with a great minerality, as it is truly age worthy and able to evolve with time, after few years it gains complexity, volume and profoundness.

Selezione Vecchie Vigne

There are various reasons that make Trebbiano originated from old vines a special wine and of higher value. Firstly, the yield per vines is lower than young vines, due to the age of the plants. A crucial aspects in the production of old vines Trebbiano is the choice of bottling it at a very early stage, in order to preserve its richness and its vitality in its entirety. This condition could contribute to the development of malolactic fermentation in the bottle, with the consequent possible presence of carbonic dioxide as a natural ally for preservation and evolution. The bottles rest in the cellar for at least four years, decisive to improve the expressive complexity of the wine. At the moment of the release, the bottles are labeled with the ‘Selezione Vecchie Vigne’ stamp starting from 2019.