Winery: Centorame
Region: Abruzzo
Locale: Casoli di Atri, Italy
Appellation: Pecorino
Designation: IGT
Site: Loamy clay, farmed using “agricultura integrata” – as naturally as possible. East and west exposure – midday sun.
Grapes: 100% Pecorino, estate vineyards, vine age 8 years, high density planting (5000 plants per hectare).
Fermentation and Aging: Soft pressing, then a 48 hour cold soak, temperature controlled fermentation. The wine is left on the lees for a couple of months to settle, racked to a new tank and is bottled in January. Released after a couple more months in bottle..
Notes: Named for Lamberto’s wife, Pina. The label was designed from artwork by a street artist in Prague, acquired by Lamberto and the original hangs in the Cantina. It is the newest wine produced by the Azienda..
Vintage: 2010