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Classification: V.Q.P.R.D. Controguerra D.O.C. Pecorino. 
Origin: The vineyards are located in the municipality of Controguerra, 250 metres a.s.l. 
Composition of subsoil: Rather fresh medium-textured soil, tending to clayey. 
Grape: 100% Pecorino. 
Characteristics of plant equipment: The Pecorino vineyard is trained with a vertical trellis system with a density of approximately 5,600 stocks per hectare. The rows are south-west oriented. 
Times of harvest and wine-making: The Pecorino grapes are hand-picked, after an accurate selection, during the second decade of September, depending on the climate conditions. Grapes are stemmed and very softly crushed; the must is statically decanted before being poured into thermo-conditioned stainless steel tanks to ferment at a controlled temperature ranging between 16° and 18°C. Approximately 10% of the must is fermented 4 months in barriques so to release a moderate “boisè” and a finer character. 
Organoleptic characteristics

Colour: straw yellow with greenish highlights.
Nose: fine, fragrant, rich in ripe fruit and white flowers tones, almond, field herbs, citrus fruits, slightly spicy.
Flavour: it well fills the mouth, powerful, very persistent, a correct balance between structure and softness, thanks to freshness and sapidity that accompany the long finish. A wine of a good longevity. 
Serving: it is best served with fish, seafood salads, starters, stewed stockfish, king prawn skewers with onions and courgettes, fried courgette flowers, fried anchovies. 
Analytical data

Alcohol: 13.5% vol*

(* Depending on the year, the analytical values may vary slightly)
Total Acidity: 6.30 g/l

Illuminati, Pecorino Controguerra DOC, 2022

SKU: 20165_2022
£14.59Price
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