Podere Castorani - Amorino Superiore 2021
- Producer Castorani Wine
- Blend 100% Pecorino
- Country Italy
- Region Abruzzo
- Appellation Abruzzo Pecorino
- UPC 0 15643 25633 2
Organic
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Item# 83080-21
James Suckling
92pt
Food pairing
Great with all types of fish, shellfish, pork and veal dishes with medium acidity sauces and goat cheeses.
Tasting notes
The rediscovery of this ancient variety rewarded us with this elegant wine that shows intense notes of pear, white flowers and exotic fruits. Structured on the palate, with intense notes of citrus and exotic fruits, full bodied and rich with a long-balanced finish.
Estate
With over 200 years of history Podere Castorani spreads across 75 acres of lush countryside in the province of Pescara, Italy, between Majella National Park and the Adriatic Sea. The estate’s principal grape varieties are Montepulciano d'Abruzzo in red and Trebbiano d'Abruzzo in white. The partners regularly test new grape varieties in a perpetual search for the fullest expression of the terroir. At Podere Castorani, their pursuit of excellence can only be satisfied through respect for traditional expertise.
Winery Technical Data
Soil: Deep clay soils with rich texture.
Yield: 10 tons per hectare.
Growing system: Vertical trellis system.
Yield: 10 tons per hectare.
Growing system: Vertical trellis system.
Vinification
The Organic grapes for this wine are hand harvested in the second half of September and then gently pressed. After an initial cold maceration, the fermentation takes place at low temperatures. Aged “sur lies” for 4 months in stainless steel tanks.
