{"product_id":"2024-caparrone-pecorino-colline-pescaresi","title":"2024 Caparrone Pecorino, Colline Pescaresi","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eAbruzzo’s Adriatic coast is famous for its incredible seafood, perfectly complemented by the local Pecorino wine.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAppealing aromas of stone fruit with citrus and grapefruit notes. The palate is crisp and zesty with layers of fresh peachy, tropical fruit characters. Lively and approachable, with texture and minerality giving depth, and backed by vibrant acidity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"woocommerce-product-details__short-description\" style=\"text-align: start;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0174\/5118\/8278\/files\/4_Images_68_1024x1024.png?v=1776791830\" alt=\"2024 Caparrone Pecorino, Colline Pescaresi\" style=\"float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eProduction\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Pecorino grapes are sourced from the district of Caparrone, in the hills west of Pescara. Fermented in stainless steel and aged for 2 months on lees.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eProducers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRocco Pasetti's superbly sited, 50 hectare, estate lies in the heart of the Collecorvino district in the hills northwest of Pescara, recognised as one of the best vineyard zones in Abruzzo.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSurrounding the winery, the south-facing slopes of clay-chalk soils, at around 250m altitude, are ideal for the cultivation of Montepulciano, with Pecorino grown on the lower slopes. The cellar was completed in 2004 - carved into the hillside. Rocco's son, Franco Pasetti, is also a winemaker and now works alongside him at the estate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Contesa wines are impeccably-made expressions of Abruzzo's local grapes - modern and easy to drink, yet wines of real substance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSustainability\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eContesa is certified by VIVA, a Sustainability programme promoted by the Italian Ministry of Environment. This uses four key indicators - Air, Water, Vineyard and Territory - to assess environmental and social impact based on life cycle assessment standards and ISO-compliant methodologies (eg. ISO 14067 for carbon footprint). This has been in place at Contesa since 2025 (prior to that Contesa was certified Sustainable according to SQNPI). The winery is also in conversion to Organic - with all wines certified Organic from the 2025 vintage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 1.4em;\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"height: 235.2px;\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.6px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 37.7824%;\"\u003eYear\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 58.2176%;\"\u003e2024\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.6px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 37.7824%;\"\u003eBottle Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 58.2176%;\"\u003e750ml\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.6px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 37.7824%;\"\u003eCultivar\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 58.2176%;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e100% Pecorino\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.6px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 37.7824%;\"\u003eCountry\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 58.2176%;\"\u003eItaly\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.6px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 37.7824%;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eAlcohol content\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 58.2176%;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e12% alc vol \u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.6px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 37.7824%;\"\u003eUnits of Alcohol per Bottle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 58.2176%;\"\u003e9 units\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.6px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 37.7824%;\"\u003eType\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 58.2176%;\"\u003eWhite Wine\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.6px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 37.7824%;\"\u003eFeatures\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 58.2176%;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVegetarian, Vegan\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.6px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 37.7824%;\"\u003eAllergen Information\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 58.2176%;\"\u003eContains sulphites\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.6px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 37.7824%;\"\u003eFood Matches\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 58.2176%;\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eGreat with a whole roasted turbot, should you ever come across one! Else serve with sea bass.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.6px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 37.7824%;\"\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 58.2176%;\"\u003eAbruzzo\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.6px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 37.7824%;\"\u003eAppellation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 58.2176%;\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eColline Pescaresi IGT\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"North South Wines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55536762388856,"sku":null,"price":12.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0174\/5118\/8278\/files\/2024CaparronePecorino_CollinePescaresi.png?v=1776790619","url":"https:\/\/vinofandango.co.uk\/products\/2024-caparrone-pecorino-colline-pescaresi","provider":"Vino Fandango","version":"1.0","type":"link"}