2022 Collecapretta 'Terra dei Preti' Trebbiano Spoletino, Umbria, Italy
$45.00
“Terra dei Preti” or “Hill of the Priests”, is 100% old vine Trebbiano Spoletino. Spontaneous fermentation with 10 days of skin maceration, as in the traditional ancient practice - "Ribollito". The work in the vineyard and in the cellar is inspired by principles of absolute naturalness and the influences of the lunar cycles. No artificial yeasts are used, no sulfur is added, and no filtering or fining. The wine ages in cement tanks before bottling.
Specs
- Country Italy
- Region Umbria
- Style White Wine, Orange Wine
- Producer Collecapretta
- Farming Practices Biodynamic, Organic
- Grapes Trebbiano Spoletino
- Food Pairings Fried Food, Roast White Meats, Spicy, White Sauce, Fresh Seafood, Root Veggies
- Characteristics Wild Side, Juicy, Big Power, Flexes w/ Food, No Sulfur
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