Introduction:
The 2024 Ciavolich “Aries” Pecorino is a pristine example of Abruzzo’s native grape—bright, structured, and irresistibly mineral. It delivers aromatic complexity alongside elegant texture, with pronounced freshness and herbal nuance.

Terrior:
Grapes come from two estate vineyards in Val Loreto Aprutino—one planted in pergola abruzzese (2000) and another in double‑Guyot (2011). The vines grow at around 250 m elevation in loam‑clay soils with excellent drainage and thermal variation, fostering aromatic lift and tension.

Appearance:
Bright straw-yellow with green highlights; clear and inviting.

Nose:
Herb‐inflected aromas of rosemary, sage, and thyme merge with yellow orchard fruit, citrus blossom, and white peach—herbal complexity with floral brightness.

Palate:
Light to medium-bodied, with brisk acidity and crisp texture. Orchard fruit flavors—pear, yellow apple, yellow melon—are balanced by saline minerality. About 10% of the wine is aged 3 months in French oak tonneaux, adding gentle creaminess and spice without dominance.

Finish:
Clean and lingering—fresh fruit tapering into a vibrant, mineral-laced conclusion, with herbal echoes and a refreshing saline lift.

Overall Impression:
A terrifically balanced expression of Pecorino: herbal brightness, fruit clarity, and mineral precision. Ideal as an aperitif or paired with seafood, white meats, fresh salads, or vegetarian pasta. Best enjoyed 2024–2026 for peak freshness.

Alcohol by Volume (ABV %): ~13.0%
Farming Practices: Sustainable, integrated viticulture; small-scale estate vineyards hand-harvested in cool morning hours
Producer Name: Chiara Ciavolich Azienda Agricola
Old World / New World: Old World (Italy)
Country of Origin: Italy
Region: Colline Pescaresi IGP, Abruzzo
Grape Varietals: 100% Pecorino
Vintage: 2024
Wine Style: Light-to-medium-bodied, herbal and mineral Italian white with orchard fruit, saline texture, and layered aromatics
Winemaking Techniques: Hand-harvested; immediate gentle pressing; indigenous yeast fermentation in stainless steel; ~10% aged 3 months in French tonneaux; natural malolactic fermentation; light lees contact; bottled unfiltered and lightly sulfured
Pack Size: 750 ml bottle
Container Style: Standard Italian white bottle
Closure Style: Natural cork