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Ciù Ciù Merlettaie Pecorino 2019
Marche, Italy‘Merlettaie’ means lace, and the name of this wine pays homage to the lace workers of Offida who weave the fine threads so precisely and quickly. They are the last witnesses of a precious art of ancient origin, a similarity shared with Pecorino. Confined for decades onto the bare and steep slopes of the Piceno Apennines, Pecorino, known for its austere, structured, powerful form, has recently been rediscovered by a new generation of local wine growers, who are working to restore it to its former heralded glory. Here, its personality and strength are enhanced through production: the decanted must is spontaneous fermented with indigenous yeast in medium toast, 25hL Slavonian oak barrels over a period of 8-10 weeks, then aged for 6 months on its lees in the same barrels. The finished wine is refined for 3 months in bottle prior to release. Vineyards lie in the towns of Offida and Acquaviva Picena, in Ascoli Piceno province at 280m. Quite floral, with lillies and almond blossoms leading into pear skin, white peach, on a silken / creamy base. The wood shows only through the gentle spicing on the finish. This full bodied white holds its freshness well, and can take on weightier dishes.Tasted: 27 January 2021Tasted by: Treve RingPrices:| ON | $22.95 | 750ml | consignment |
Le Sommelier Inc.
Grape: Pecorino
