Winery: Perticaia
Region: Umbria
Locale: Montefalco, Italy
Appellation: Spoleto
Designation: DOC

In a few words: This wine blew me away with its concentration, spice, extract, reminding me a bit of fine Australian Semillon. 

Site: Grown in the winery’s estate vineyards.

Grapes: 100% Trebbiano Spoletino

According to Guido, there are only 60 Ha of this subvariety of Trebbiano planted in Italy, and he owns 2 Ha. The Trebbiano is picked after(!) the Sagrantino, which is harvested in the 3rd week in October!

Fermentation and Aging: Soft pressing of whole grapes under inert gas. Cold static clarification and successive fermentation of clear must in stainless steel containers at temperatures between 15-16ºC. Ages at least six months on the fine lees during which time the wine is never reacked.

Notes: Aromas of tropical fruit and yellow flowers; this is a full-bodied wine, with an enjoyable freshness and solidity, supported by an excellent base sweetness. Pairs very well with fish and seafood, as well as white meat; also an excellent aperitif. This wine can easily age for 4-5 years in the bottle, notably improving its quality over time and acquiring a surprising complexity.