Giannicola di Carlo Terreum 91 Passerina – Organic Abruzzo White Wine (75cl)
Price range: £17.05 through £198.95
Additional information
| Weight | 1 kg |
|---|---|
| Bottle Quantity | 1, 6, 12 |
A Vibrant Expression of Abruzzo’s Indigenous Passerina Grape
Experience the freshness and character of the Giannicola di Carlo Terreum 91 Passerina 2022, a distinguished organic white wine from Italy’s renowned Abruzzo region. Crafted exclusively from the Passerina grape, this wine offers a harmonious balance of citrus and exotic fruit flavours with a persistent finish.
Tasting Notes:
- Colour: Golden yellow with greenish reflections
- Aroma: Fine and fruity with citrus hints of pink grapefruit and exotic notes of papaya
- Palate: Enveloping and persistent, with a white fruit finish
Serving Suggestions:
- Temperature: Best served at 10°C
- Pairings: Complements aperitifs, seafood dishes, and white meats
Product Details:
- Volume: 75cl
- Alcohol Content: 12.5% Vol.
- Region: Abruzzo, Italy
- Grape Variety: 100% Passerina
- Vinification: Spontaneous fermentation, natural decantation without filtration
- Residual Sugar: 4 g/l
- Total Acidity: 5.5 g/l
- Allergen Info: Contains sulphites
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What distinguishes Giannicola di Carlo Terreum 91 Passerina as a white wine from Abruzzo?
Giannicola di Carlo Terreum 91 Passerina is an organic white wine made exclusively from Abruzzo’s indigenous Passerina grape. It captures the region’s character through spontaneous fermentation and natural decantation without filtration, resulting in a fresh, vibrant expression with citrus and exotic fruit notes, reflecting its Italian terroir authentically.
How would you describe the flavour profile and texture of this Passerina wine?
This wine displays a golden yellow colour with greenish reflections, presenting a fine, fruity aroma with citrus hints of pink grapefruit and exotic papaya. On the palate, it is enveloping and persistent, balanced by a clean white fruit finish that lingers pleasantly, making it both fresh and satisfying.
Which dishes should I pair with Giannicola di Carlo Terreum 91 Passerina to enhance its flavours?
Serve this wine chilled at around 8–10°C alongside Mediterranean dishes that complement its freshness—try delicate seafood plates like grilled branzino, shellfish risottos, or white meats seasoned with herbs. Its crisp citrus and exotic fruit flavours also make it a refined choice with Italian aperitifs or simple fish dishes dressed with lemon and olive oil.
Did you know? What's notable about the Passerina grape and its role in Abruzzo winemaking?
Passerina is an indigenous grape native to Abruzzo, historically appreciated for its crisp acidity and aromatic complexity. Winemakers in the region have long refined its vinification, including organic practices and spontaneous fermentation, to produce wines like this one that showcase its subtle citrus and exotic fruit character—a true expression of Abruzzo’s rich viticultural heritage.