Edoardo Valentini
Trebbiano d'Abruzzo 2021
Other years:
2022| Denomination | DOC Trebbiano d'Abruzzo |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 12.0% by volume |
| Area | Abruzzo (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Bombino Bianco/Trebbiano d'Abruzzo |
| Aging | Aged and matured in oak casks (large 55 hl barrels), without the use of barriques. |
| Other years | 2022 |
- Name and vintage: Trebbiano d’Abruzzo DOC 2021, 12% vol, 0.75 l
- Grapes and harvest: 100% Bombino Bianco, hand-picked and carefully selected bunches
- Vinification: fermentation in steel and ageing in 55 hl oak barrels
- Sensory profile: straw yellow, notes of citrus, chamomile and hazelnut; savoury finish
- Awards and pairings: 97 pts James Suckling; ideal with lean fish and mature cheeses
Description
What kind of wine it is
Valentini's Trebbiano d’Abruzzo is a still white wine made from Bombino Bianco grapes. In the glass, it displays a bright straw yellow colour with greenish highlights. On the nose, it reveals a deep aromatic bouquet, where delicate floral and citrus notes blend with hints of chamomile, hazelnut and subtle mineral nuances. On the palate, it offers an elegant and graceful sip, supported by a precise savoury tension that ensures extraordinary persistence. This well-defined profile pairs beautifully with dishes based on lean fish, millefeuille of cod and mature cheeses.
Where it comes from
This wine originates from the Abruzzo hills, in an area that encompasses the provinces of Pescara, Teramo, Chieti and L’Aquila, with particular reference to the Loreto Aprutino area. The vineyards are cultivated on fertile, well-drained soils, situated at an altitude not exceeding five hundred metres. The area enjoys a temperate and stable climate, characterised by limited temperature fluctuations and consistent temperatures. The perfect synergy between soil and microclimate promotes optimal grape ripening, giving this white wine a solid structure and excellent ageing potential, capable of preserving its distinctive characteristics for decades.
How it is produced
The production philosophy, based on an artisanal approach, begins with a rigorous manual harvest, selecting only the best bunches. After pressing, the must initially ferments in steel containers to preserve maximum expressive purity. Subsequently, the wine continues its maturation in large oak barrels, avoiding the use of small wooden containers. In these barrels, malolactic fermentation takes place, a fundamental step that softens its flavour profile and defines the persistent and satisfying finish that distinguishes it.
History and Curiosities
Produced since 1956, the renowned Trebbiano d’Abruzzo DOC from the Valentini family originates from a historic winery that has been active since as far back as 1650. Every stage of production faithfully follows traditional Abruzzese techniques, favouring a purely artisanal approach with ageing in large 55-hectolitre oak barrels. Now led by Gabriele Valentini, this limited production continues to captivate international palates, boasting prestigious accolades such as the exceptional 97 points from James Suckling and the three gold stars from Veronelli.
Awards
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2021
5Italian Sommelier Foundation (FIS) guide This has been one of the most prestigious wine guides in Italy for over 10 years.
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2021
97/100
James Suckling is an influential American wine critic and journalist who worked at Wine Spectator for 30 years. He left the magazine in 2010 to start his own website and guidebook (JamesSuckling.com). He specialises in Italian and Bordeaux wines.
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2021
3One of the most prestigious wine guides in Italy.
Tasting notes
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
12 - 14 °C
Longevity:
10 - 15 years
- Start up year: 1650
- Oenologist: Francesco Paolo Valentini, Gabriele Valentini
- Bottles produced: 50.000
- Hectares: 65
The current owner Francesco Paolo Valentini, define himself "the artisan of wine ", as opposed to the current trend, he does not use barrique but only large barrels, as the best use of local wants, he uses only Montepulciano d'Abruzzo and Trebbiano d'Abruzzo, both with an unmistakable personality. Elegant wine, with unique features, noble ambassadors and witnesses of the Abruzzo region. Read more
| Name | Edoardo Valentini Trebbiano d'Abruzzo 2021 |
|---|---|
| Type | White still |
| Denomination | Trebbiano d'Abruzzo DOC |
| Vintage | 2021 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 12.0% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 100% Bombino Bianco/Trebbiano d'Abruzzo |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Abruzzo |
| Vendor | Edoardo Valentini |
| Story | History and Curiosities Produced since 1956, the renowned Trebbiano d’Abruzzo DOC from the Valentini family originates from a historic winery that has been active since as far back as 1650. Every stage of production faithfully follows traditional Abruzzese techniques, favouring a purely artisanal approach with ageing in large 55-hectolitre oak barrels. Now led by Gabriele Valentini, this limited production continues to captivate international palates, boasting prestigious accolades such as the exceptional 97 points from James Suckling and the three gold stars from Veronelli. |
| Origin | Hills of Pescara, Teramo, Chieti and L'Aquila; Loreto Aprutino (Pescara) |
| Climate | Temperate climate with pleasant temperatures all year round and limited temperature variations |
| Soil composition | Fertile and well-drained soils |
| Production technique | Traditional Abruzzo winemaking techniques; manual harvest; bunch selection with crushing and destemming; fermentation in large stainless steel tanks; ageing and malolactic fermentation in large 55 hl oak barrels (without barriques) |
| Wine making | Fermentation and maturation, including malolactic fermentation, in 55 hl oak barrels. |
| Aging | Aged and matured in oak casks (large 55 hl barrels), without the use of barriques. |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |