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Caparrone Passerina, Abruzzo DOC 2023

IPS018

Azienda Agricola Contesa

A crisp and vibrant white from Passerina, an indigenous variety from Italy’s Adriatic coast. Like the riper, fuller Pecorino, it’s a great accompaniment to the local seafood. Well worth discovering.

Meet the producer

Rocco Pasetti's superbly sited, 50 hectare, estate lies in the heart of the Collecorvino district in the hills northwest...

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Production

The Passerina grapes are sourced from vines grown on chalky clay soils at Silvi (on the Adriatic coast) and a little inland at Moscufo. The grapes are softly pressed and macerated on skins, at low temperature, for 8 hours. Fermentation is in stainless steel.

Tasting notes

Fresh and lightly flora lwith lemon zest, sherbert and grapefruit. The palate is bright with incisive citrus and stone fruit characters balanced by brisk acidity, leading to a clean, crisp and mineral finish.

Food match

Can be matched with seafood, white meats and soups.

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