ZACCAGNINI BLANC DE BLANC BRUT

Area of Production: Bolognano, Pescara, Abruzzo, Italy Varietal: Pecorino Alcohol: 12% Wine Notes: The wine is pale lemon yellow in color with greenish highlights. It has a fine and persistent perlage. Fruity aromas include notes of citrus, apple, pear and aromatic herbs. The wine is fresh, lively and medium structured. Wine Making Technique: Native to Italy, the Pecorino grapes are grown in the Abruzzo region of Italy, which is located in the central part of the country. The wine is made using the Charmat method, which is a method of sparkling wine production which involves secondary fermentation in a sealed tank. Estate & Wines: The 500 acres of the estate of Ciccio Zaccagnini is located in Bolognano, alongside the Rome-Pescara highway, in the province of Pescara. It is situated approximately 30 milesfrom the coast and about 8 miles from the Maiella Mountainwhich rises 9,000 ft. The vineyards are located in the cru section called "Colle Morto di Bolognano". Marcello Zaccagnini, the dynamic director of the operation, together with his winemaker, Concezio Marulli, have been protagonists in renovating wine making in Abruzzo. Keeping an eye on tradition, each bottle in this line, wears a small piece of the "Tralcetto", or grape vine, around its neck; they also pay close attention to advancing technologies and modernization. Vines cultivated by Marcello Zaccagnini include Montepulciano and Trebbiano, both classic wines. Recommended Pairings: Enjoy with charcuterie, fresh salads, sushi or seafood.