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Masciarelli - Marina Cvetic Trebbiano Riserva - White 2014
Wine
The Trebbiano Riserva Marina Cvetic is the heart of the line designed by Gianni Masciarelli's wife, and represents the faithful expression of one of the historical vines of Abruzzo, whose magnitude can not ignore the strong link with its roots.
Estate
Founded in 1981, Masciarelli and its wines have become the standard-bearer for Abruzzo, and an inspiration to all emerging Italian wine regions. At just 22 years of age, Gianni Masciarelli believed that his home of Abruzzo and native grape varieties could produce world-class wines, but the
true potential had yet to be realized. With a strong focus on vineyard management, Gianni went against the grain with intense vineyard site and farming focus, reducing yields, working organically, and greatly increasing fruit quality. In the winery, he broke the mold by gently and precisely
handling fruit, and introducing French barriques to add depth and complexity to his wines, and resulting in better integration of tannin. The innovation Gianni and his wife Marina Cvetic brought to the vineyards and the winery has been rewarded with 29 Tre Bicchieri and recognition as a
groundbreaking and iconic winery in Italy.
Tasting notes
Explosive, opulent golden fruit, and a round, full body with floral and spice notes. A completely distinct, enthralling wine.
Vineyard
In a span of only 30 miles between the Apennine Mountains and the Adriatic Sea, Masciarelli has carefully assembled 60 specific sites averaging just 5 acres and spread across the diverse soils and altitudes of the 4 provinces of Abruzzo. These vineyards are farmed organically, and the two specific vineyards that bear fruit for this wine range in altitude from 750 to 1,170 feet with soils of clay and limestone. These vines are trained in the traditional Abruzzo pergola.
Vinification
With this wine, Masciarelli breaks with tradition. After a long, cool fermentation in oak, the wine is further aged in French barriques for an additional 12 months before bottling. Opulent and rich, this wine displays aromas and flavors of stone fruit, yellow apple and baking spice.
Vintage
2015 was beginning to look like 2003 all over again as July was Italy's hottest month on record. But, unlike 2003, August rains dampened the impact of the heat. Following the rain was another stretch of sunny and dry weather preventing fungal diseases and leaving the fruit healthy and abundant.
