The Citra's Wines of Abruzzi


Our Wines

CITRA
TREBBIANO D'ABRUZZO D.O.C.

Wine category: White
Location of vineyards:: Hills of the Province of Chieti
Grapes: 100% Trebbiano
Soil composition: Medium mixture tending to be calcareous-clayey in layers, in microclimatic conditions varying from the foothills of the Majella mountain, to the sweet hills on the high side of the Adriatic Coast.
Altitude: 120-370 m. above sea level.
Exposure: South, South-East, South-West.
Cultivation system: Runner system and Abruzzo trellis.
Yield (hectolitres per hectar): 95
Harvesting period: End of September and beginning of October.

Vinification:Light crushing and cold-press maceration of hand picked grapes.
Only the first-pressing must, which is separated by gravity, ferments at a controlled temperature in stainless steel tanks.
Colour: Light straw-yellow with greenish nuances.
Bouquet: Fragrant and pleasantly fruity, hints of pear and apple with floral notes.
Taste: Harmonic, delicate and sapid. Long-lingering to the palate.
Alcohol content: 12,0% Vol
Serving temperature: 12/14°C
Food pairing: It goes well with all fish based courses, light dishes, white meat and cheeses (both fresh or slightly seasoned 4-12 months).
Excellent as an aperitif, it may be drunk at anytime.

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