Pecorino is one of the most fascinating stories of revival in the Italian vineyard. An almost forgotten variety from the Apennines, which nearly disappeared during the 20th century due to its low and inconsistent yields, has made a strong comeback thanks to its unique character. Its name is linked to the shepherds of Central Italy (pecora means “sheep” in...
Cerasuolo d'Abruzzo is one of Italy’s most fascinating and food-friendly rosé wines, produced from Montepulciano, the region’s most important red grape variety. Pettirosce—named after the European robin, one of the most iconic birds of the Italian countryside—is crafted by Cantina Orsogna, one of the country’s most pioneering cooperative wineries. The...
Along with the red Montepulciano, Trebbiano d’Abruzzo is the region’s hallmark, producing wines with an expressive character and intense minerality. Charisma Trebbiano is born in the hills of Orsogna, between the Maiella mountain range and the Adriatic Sea, in vineyards cultivated biodynamically that keep a centuries-old tradition alive. The vines are...
100% Montepulciano from 20- to 25-year-old vineyards on the eastern slopes of Maiella, at an elevation of approximately 430 meters. The vines are cultivated using the traditional Pergola Abruzzese system on medium-textured limestone soils, and the harvest is carried out exclusively by hand during the first days of October. Maceration lasts approximately...
Made from 100% Passerina grapes grown in thevineyards of Abruzzo, where the cooling breezes of the Adriatic Sea meet the mountain winds descending from the Maiella massif. The variety is renowned for its naturally vibrant acidity and expressive fruit character, making it ideal for producing fresh, approachable white wines. The grapes are harvested by...
Pinot Grigio is perhaps Italy’s most popular white grape variety. Most people know it as a pale, crisp white wine, yet in reality it is a pink-skinned grape, closely related to Pinot Noir, capable of producing wines with distinctive copper hues. Patch Pinot Grigio pays tribute to this historic tradition, presenting the grape as it truly is rather than as...
