Country: Italy
Region: Abruzzo, Teramo
Viticulture: Organic and biodynamic farming. Sourced from Emidio Pepe’s oldest Trebbiano vineyards, with vines over 50 years old. Hand-harvested grapes and minimal intervention in both the vineyard and cellar, allowing the character of the variety and terroir to shine.
Grapes: 100% Trebbiano d’Abruzzo.
Vinification: The grapes are hand-harvested and gently crushed by foot in wooden vats before spontaneous fermentation with indigenous yeasts in concrete tanks. No oak is used, allowing the wine to retain its purity and sense of place. Bottled without filtration and aged in the cellar for at least four years before release, developing additional depth and complexity.
Tasting note and best served with: Beautifully complex, with layers of ripe citrus, preserved lemon, orchard fruits and delicate herbs. Textured and concentrated, with vibrant acidity, a distinct mineral edge and a long, savoury finish. A brilliant match for grilled seafood, shellfish or roast chicken.
Producer and terroir information: Emidio Pepe is one of Italy's most iconic artisan wine producers, having established his winery in Abruzzo in 1964. A true pioneer of natural and biodynamic winemaking, the Pepe family have remained fiercely committed to traditional methods, working organically and allowing their indigenous grape varieties to express themselves without unnecessary intervention. The Vecchie Vigne selection comes from the estate's oldest vineyards, producing smaller yields and wines of exceptional concentration. With extended bottle ageing in the Pepe family's historic cellars, this is Trebbiano d'Abruzzo at its most profound, elegant and age-worthy.
ABV: 12%