The name "Peko" come from Pecorino, a grape variery with a past linked ot the pastoral tradition of the Piceno area. According to legend, during the cattle drives, this grape - already ripe - was the favorite food of the sheep. So, shepherds called it the "Sheep's grape."
A romantic symbol of man's indissoluble bond with the land and the vines which still characterize our history. Pecorino is a variety that goes back a long way.
 
GRAPE VARIETY: 100% Pecorino
VINEYARDS: At 350 meters above sea level. Guyot system: 4.000 vines per hectare
VINIFICATION: Destemming and soft pressing in reduction (in absence of oxygen ), with lowering of temperature of the crushed grapes using CO2
MATURATION: In steel at a controlled temperature. Slow fermentation at 10°-20°C
AGING: Three months in bottle at 15°C
TASTING NOTES:
Color: pale yellow with light green glints
Aroma: intense, rich, greenish nuances. Distinct applescents, apple scents, against a tropical background
Flavor: intense, full and fresh. Full-bodied. Minerality and structure soften the alcoholic impact. Lingering, slightly almond finish.
ALCOHOL: From 13.5%*
(* Depending on the year, the analytical values may vary slightly)
SERVING SUGGESTIONS: Excellent with plain stuffed pasta, broths and fish in general; yet also white meats with sauce made from herbs, fresh cheese or mushrooms
IDEAL SERVING TEMPERATURE: 8°-10°C
SHELF LIFE: Two years (preferably)