De Fermo, Pecorino "Don Carlino" Colline Pescaresi, Abruzzo, Italy 2023

100% Pecorino from 2.5 hectares of certified-biodynamic estate vines averaging 20 years old.

Refreshing and complex, with aromas of ripe peach, pear, and apricot, coupled with hints of citrus zest and aromatic herbs. On the palate, this wine exhibits a beautiful balance of fruitiness and acidity. Layers of tropical fruits, ripe citrus and a touch of minerality add depth to each sip. The acidity in Pecorino wines is crisp and refreshing, providing a lively and invigorating sensation on the tongue.

The bunches are partly destemmed and partly left in whole clusters, macerated for a few hours, pressed in an old-school vertical pressoir and then fermented with native yeasts and no temperature control in concrete tank and oak tonneau. After around 9 months of aging in those vessels, the wine is blended and bottled without fining or filtering or the addition of sulfur.

"Don Carlino" is named for owner Eloisa De Fermo's great-uncle Carlo, whose passion for French wine led him to purchase French oak barrels and Chardonnay cuttings from Burgundy (planted in 1926) for the family winery.

Pecorino wines are remarkably versatile. Their balanced acidity makes them an excellent match for seafood dishes such as grilled shrimp or citrusy ceviche. Additionally, the wine's distinct flavor profile pairs beautifully with fresh salads, light pasta dishes, and various Mediterranean-inspired recipes. For cheese lovers, Pecorino wine harmonizes wonderfully with pecorino cheese itself, as well as other aged cheeses.