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Tocco Capostazione Pecorino 2020
Abruzzo, ItalyTocco was founded in 1981 by Enisio Tocco, in the hills of Pescara, in Alanno, on the Adriatic coast. His sons Lorenzo and Danilo joined him in 2014 after studying and working abroad. Their 34 hectares (half dedicated to vines) is certified organic. This pecorino, planted in 2013, was pergola trained, and native fermented and rested in stainless. Full and potent, with the grape's characteristic pine nut / almond at the fore, backed by ripe pear, white peach over a downy bed of lees. This finishes with a saline wash. Crack now, ideally with spot prawns, halibut, or tomato / basil salads.Tasted: 16 December 2021Tasted by: Treve RingPrices:| ON | $21.95 | 750ml | consignment |
Grape: Pecorino
