ILLUMINATI
Pecorino
2017
About this winery
The Illuminati family's wine-making journey began in Abruzzo in 1890 with Nicola Illuminati's Fattoria Nicò. Over a century, their passion for the land and craftsmanship has been passed down through generations. In the 1950s, Dino Illuminati started marketing their wines, enhancing Montepulciano d’Abruzzo. His son Stefano continued this tradition with an innovative, artisanal approach. Today, led by Stefano and supported by his family, Illuminati Wines have achieved international acclaim,...
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Product notes
The Pecorino vineyard is trained with a vertical trellis system with a density of approximately 5,600 stocks per hectare. The rows are south-west oriented. The are located in the municipality of Controguerra, 250 metres a.s.l. and contain rather fresh, medium-textured soil similar to clay.
Production notes
The Pecorino grapes are hand-picked after careful selection usually during the second week of September, but this is dependent on climate conditions. The grapes are de-stemmed and crushed very softly; the must is statically decanted before being poured into thermo-conditioned stainless steel tanks to ferment at a controlled temperature ranging between 16° and 18°C. Approximately 10% of the must is fermented for 4 months in barriques to release a moderate “boisè” and a finer character.
Tasting notes
Straw yellow with greenish highlights. The nose is fragrant with rich ripe fruit and white flowers, almonds, field herbs, citrus fruits, and a hint of spice. The wine is powerful and persistent with a beautiful balance between structure and softness due to the freshness and pleasant flavours that accompany the long finish.