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Podere Castorani - Amorino Superiore

2022
Blend
100% Pecorino
Country
Italy
Region
Abruzzo
Appellation
Abruzzo
UPC
0 15643 25633 2
Organic
White Wine
Verified Stock
83080-22
Product Ratings
James Suckling 90pt

A rather discreet nose with hints of stone fruits, leaves and stones. It has a savory character, restrained and focused. Spices towards the finish. From organically grown grapes.

by James Suckling, 2023
Wine Enthusiast 91pt

The savory, nutty nose is like an empty fairground, with aromas of slightly burned popcorn wafting above the warm pavement, and playing with undertones of dried herbs and lemon. On the palate, the interplay between nuts and citrus continues, creating a round texture even as acid and salt light up your tongue.

by Wine Enthusiast, 2023

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.

MISC

Soil: Deep clay soils with rich texture.
Yield: 10 tons per hectare.
Growing system: Vertical trellis system.

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.

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.