Product Description
- Pecorino Terre di Chieti. Indicazione Geografica Protetta. Product of Italy.
- This unique Italian grape is at home in the Abruzzo region of Central italy. According to local legend, Pecorino is named after the percora (sheep) who wolud ramble through the stony vineyards and eat the grapes straight from the vines. perfect with grilled fish, crunchy salads or roast chicken.
Information
Allergy Information
- Contains: Sulphites
Tasting Notes
- Deliciously fresh and floral, with grapefruit, juicy peach and herbal zing. Refreshing and zesty, with a mouth-watering, flavourful finish.
Region of Origin
Wine Colour
White
Alcohol Units
9.8
ABV
13% vol
Current Vintage
2016
Producer
Codiec Citra
Type of Closure
Screwcap
Wine Maker
Country
Italy
Alcohol Type
Wine
Taste Category
Grape Variety
Pecorino
Vinification Details
- On arrival, grapes are de-stimmed and softly crushed with roller wine press and immediately addressed to soft presses obtaining the must. It is then cooled, floated and started to alcoholic fermentation at a controled temperature between 14 ° c up to 18 ° c. The wine obtained is stored in stainless steel tanks.
History
- CITRA Winery was founded in 1973. It is located in the region of Abruzzo and is now one of the leading wineries in central Italy. CITRA is identified as a reliable partner and a producer of quality wines. Also for these reasons CITRA is represented in 50 countries around the world and our wines (produced by ourselves, no outsourcing) have been awarded at the most important international wine tasting competitions. We produce a complete range of excellent wines classified as D.O.C., I.G.T., Table wine
Regional Information
- Abruzzo is one of loveliest regions in Italy.Born where the sea and the mountains meet, a land protected by green mantle of natural parks and national reserve. It is a region bathed by the Mediterranean climate, the special climatic condition, are the perfect nourishment for the vine, which is expressed with grapes of excellent quality from which they originate excellent wines, the pride and glory of the region, and awarded in major national and international competition.
Storage Type
Ambient
Storage Instructions
- This wine is ideal for drinking now but can be kept for up to 1 year
Alcohol Unit Other Text
Wine Effervescence
Storage
Store in a cool dark place. Best enjoyed within one year of purchase, once, opened consume within 2 days.
Wine of
Italy
Number of uses
6
Name and address
- Tesco Stores Ltd.,
- Welwyn Garden City AL7 1GA,
- U.K.
Net Contents
75cl e
Nutrition
| Typical Values | 100ml contain | Each glass (125 ml) contains |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 315kJ (76kcal) | 394kJ (95kcal) |
| *Reference intake of an average adult (8400 kJ / 2000 kcal) | - | - |
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