Sistina Pecorino Terre di Chieti IGT 2019 - Citra Vini

The Sistina Pecorino Terre di Chieti from the Abruzzo wine-growing region reveals itself in the glass in bright light yellow. Ideally poured into a white wine glass, this wine from Italy reveals wonderfully expressive aromas of violet, lilac, star fruit and jasmine, rounded off by green peppers, lovage and garrigue.

This dry white wine from Citra Vini is ideal for wine lovers who like it absolutely dry. The Sistina Pecorino Terre di Chieti already comes quite close to this, as it was vinified with just 4.5 grams of residual sugar. On the tongue, this balanced white wine is characterized by an incredibly light texture. With its lively fruit acidity, the Sistina Pecorino Terre di Chieti is wonderfully fresh and lively on the palate. In the finish, this storable white wine from the Abruzzo wine growing region finally inspires with considerable length. Once again there are hints of starfruit and lily.

Vinification of the Sistina Pecorino Terre di Chieti from Citra Vini

The balanced Sistina Pecorino Terre di Chieti from Abruzzo is based on grapes from the Pecorino grape variety. The berries for this white wine from Italy are harvested exclusively by hand when they are perfectly ripe. After the grape harvest the grapes reach the press house as quickly as possible. Here they are selected and carefully broken up. Fermentation then takes place in stainless steel tanks at controlled temperatures. At the end of the fermentation process, the Sistina Pecorino Terre di Chieti is allowed to harmonise on the fine yeast for a few months.

Recommended food for the Sistina Pecorino Terre di Chieti from Citra Vini

Drink this white wine from Italy best moderately chilled at 11 - 13°C as an accompaniment to cod with cucumber-mustard vegetables, spaghetti with yoghurt-mint pesto or asparagus salad with quinoa.

Awards for the Sistina Pecorino Terre di Chieti from Citra Vini

In addition to a very good price-performance ratio, this white wine from Citra Vini can also boast of awards, including medals. In detail these are

IWSC International Wine & Spirit Competition - Bronze