Ruggito Pecorino Abruzzo DOC Terre di Chieti Superiore

L'Az. Agr. Buzzarone is more than a winery, it is the realisation of a dream that since 2015 has been carried forward with great courage, building on the grandfather's legacy with the aim of enhancing the character of the territory, and this is how Ruggito Pecorino Abruzzo DOC Terre di Chieti Superiore Ruggito Pecorino Abruzzo DOC Terre di Chieti Superiore came to be. We are in the hamlet of Castelferrato, in the province of Chieti. The soils of our hills are mostly medium-textured clay and rich in nutrients. Here, it can be said that nature has been extremely generous. On one side, the proximity to Monte Majella brings resulting temperature swings. On the other, the water basin helps to soften the air. Finally, the Adriatic sea breeze contributes to the savouriness and minerality of the character of our wines. To cultivate our land we follow organic farming philosophy. We follow the natural rhythm without forcing anything. We keep our fields grassed over, thus also avoiding soil erosion. Sustainability is important to us, and we only use products of natural origin. In every action we take, we favour quality over quantity. In the winery: Here too, the philosophy is the same: we pursue non-invasive practices. Vinification takes place using traditional artisanal production methods, enhanced by modern oenological knowledge. The wine is then refined using only the batonnage practice. This practice enriches its complexity, extends its longevity, and highlights its natural organoleptic characteristics. We carry forward the family tradition that has always embraced the art of the winegrower. Our wines, native to Abruzzo, are single-varietal vinified. They are processed only in steel, for maximum varietal and territorial expression.

Technical sheet: Ruggito Pecorino Abruzzo DOC Terre di Chieti Superiore

PRODUCTION AREA: Castelferrato - Torrevecchia Teatina SOIL: medium-textured clay - 60/80 metres above sea level - south TRAINING SYSTEM: Abruzzese Pergola - 110 quintals/ha HARVEST The grapes are harvested exclusively by hand in crates, in mid-August. Destemming of the grapes, soft pressing then fermentation in steel at controlled temperature. GRAPE VARIETY: 100% Pecorino ALCOHOL CONTENT/ ALCOHOL CONTENT 12.5%vol. TYPE: still white wine MATURATION: 6 months in batonnage in steel BIO Product TASTING NOTES: Pale straw-green colour. On the nose, notes of sage with hints of passion fruit. On the palate it is fresh, savoury and full-bodied. SERVING TEMPERATURE/ SERVING TEMPERATURE 8°/10°c AWARDS: Winner of the Winehunter Red Award 2023 Pairings: Pecorino Terre di Chieti has greater complexity and structure compared to other pecorino wines. It pairs well with: Fresh cheeses, fish-based first courses and raw fish dishes. White meat or fish dishes, but delicate and lightly prepared. Â