Ruggito Cococciola Abruzzo DOC Terre di Chieti Superiore 2024

Az. Agr. Buzzarone is more than a winery, it is the fulfilment of a dream, pursued with great courage since 2015 building on the grandfather's legacy, with the aim of enhancing the identity of the territory. This is how the Ruggito Cococciola Abruzzo DOC Terre di Chieti Superiore was born. Ruggito Cococciola Abruzzo DOC Terre di Chieti Superiore We are in Fraz. Castelferrato, in the province of Chieti. The soils of our hills are mostly medium-textured clay and rich in nutrients. Here, you could say that nature has been extremely generous. On one side, the proximity to Monte Majella brings marked temperature swings. On the other, the nearby body of water helps temper the air. Finally, the sea breeze from the Adriatic contributes to the savouriness and minerality of our wines' character. We cultivate our land following the organic philosophy. We follow the natural rhythm without forcing anything. We keep our fields grassed, which also prevents soil erosion. Sustainability matters to us and we use only naturally derived products. In everything we do, we put quality before quantity. In the cellar: Here too the philosophy is the same: we pursue non-invasive practices. Vinification follows traditional artisanal production methods, enhanced by modern oenological knowledge. The wine is then refined using only the practice of bâtonnage, a technique that enriches its complexity and extends its longevity, highlighting its natural organoleptic characteristics. We carry on the family tradition that has always embraced the art of the winegrower. Our wines, native to Abruzzo, are vinified as single varietals and aged only in steel, for maximum varietal and territorial expression.

Technical sheet: Ruggito Cococciola Abruzzo DOC Terre di Chieti Superiore

PRODUCTION AREA: Castelferrato - Torrevecchia Teatina SOIL: medium-textured clay_70-100 metres a.s.l. – south-east TRAINING SYSTEM: Pergoletta – 120 quintals/ha HARVEST The grapes are picked exclusively by hand into crates during the first ten days of September. Destemming of the grapes, soft pressing, then fermentation in steel at controlled temperature. GRAPE VARIETY: 100% Cococciola ALCOHOL CONTENT 12.5% vol. TYPE: still white wine AGEING: 6 months on the lees with bâtonnage in steel ORGANIC PRODUCT TASTING NOTES: Straw yellow colour with faint greenish highlights. On the nose, citrus notes with floral hints. On the palate mineral, with a lively yet balanced acidity. SERVING TEMPERATURE 8°/10°C Pairings: Cococciola is a white grape variety typical of Abruzzo, specifically the province of Chieti. Fresh and with a lively acidity, it is perfect with raw seafood and seafood starters. It also pairs well with fresh cheeses such as mozzarella.