{"product_id":"cantina-tombacco-pecorino-terre-di-chieti-igt-abruzzo-italy-2019","title":"Cantina Tombacco Pecorino Terre di Chieti IGT, Abruzzo, Italy","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIntroduction:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rinomata Cantina Tombacco is a family-owned winery founded in 1919 in the Veneto region — now in its third generation under Giuliano Tombacco and his sons Cristian and Andrea — that sources grapes from across Italy to produce a broad portfolio of regional varietals. The Pecorino is sourced from the hills of Abruzzo's Terre di Chieti province, celebrating a grape that nearly vanished from Italian viticulture entirely before its quiet revival in the late 1980s and '90s. Pecorino gets its name from the ancient practice of transhumance — shepherds driving their flocks through the Apennine hills in autumn, with the sheep drawn to the sweet, ripe grapes along the routes — and it is today one of central Italy's most compelling native whites.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTerroir:\u003c\/strong\u003e Terre di Chieti occupies the rolling hills between the Apennine Mountains and the Adriatic Sea in Abruzzo's southernmost province. Pecorino thrives here on a mosaic of calcareous and clay-sandy soils that balance the grape's naturally high acidity with genuine structural complexity. The province enjoys a Mediterranean climate moderated by mountain breezes descending from the Gran Sasso and Maiella massifs to the west, and maritime influence from the Adriatic to the east. The resulting diurnal temperature swings are Pecorino's natural ally — warm days build aromatic intensity and ripeness while cool nights lock in the variety's signature acidity and freshness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAppearance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bright, intense straw yellow with clean, golden clarity — vivid and inviting in the glass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rich and expressive, with exotic fruit at the center — mango, apricot, white peach, and red grapefruit layered over soft spice notes and a mineral lift. The four-hour skin maceration pulls aromatic depth and complexity from Pecorino's thick skins, giving the bouquet more dimension than a simple pressed white wine. Floral nuances and a hint of green herb add freshness and lift.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Well-structured and confidently dry, with good acidity and a mineral backbone that anchors the wine's tropical and stone fruit generosity. The long contact with selected yeasts adds texture and a creamy mid-palate weight, while the reductive winemaking — applied from harvest through bottling — keeps the wine clean, fresh, and tightly focused. Sapid and persistent, with exotic fruit flavors that unfold gradually rather than all at once.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long, mineral, and persistent, with tropical fruit and a saline, almost ozone-like quality fading through a clean, dry close. The finish is the wine's strongest suit — more length and complexity than its modest price point suggests.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood Pairings:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003e🥩 Meat: Grilled sea bass with lemon and capers, seared scallops with herb butter, or grilled spiced chicken skewers \u003cbr\u003e🥦 Vegetarian: Spaghetti alle vongole (without the clams), zucchini blossoms stuffed with ricotta, or a light arugula and shaved fennel salad \u003cbr\u003e🧀 Charcuterie Board: Fresh mozzarella, mild Pecorino Romano, prosciutto di Parma, green olives, and sliced pear\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverall Impression:\u003c\/strong\u003e The 2024 Tombacco Pecorino is a satisfying, food-friendly everyday white that showcases the variety's natural character — aromatic, structured, and mineral — at an accessible price. It represents one of Italian wine's best-kept secrets: a native Adriatic grape of real personality that remains dramatically undervalued relative to its quality. Drink young and fresh. Serve well-chilled at 46–50°F; drink now through 2026.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlcohol by Volume (ABV %):\u003c\/strong\u003e 13.5%\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFarming Practices:\u003c\/strong\u003e Estate vineyards certified organic (Veneto estate); 100% organic farming methods across the group; Abruzzo fruit sourced from Terre di Chieti province\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProducer Name: \u003c\/strong\u003eRinomata Cantina Tombacco (Giuliano, Cristian \u0026amp; Andrea Tombacco)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOld World \/ New World:\u003c\/strong\u003e Old World \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCountry of Origin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Italy \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Terre di Chieti IGT, Abruzzo \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrape Varietals:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pecorino 100% \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVintage:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2024 \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWine Style:\u003c\/strong\u003eDry White — Light-to-medium-bodied, aromatic, and mineral-driven with a distinctive exotic fruit and spice profile. Approachable and food-friendly; built entirely for immediate enjoyment. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinemaking Techniques:\u003c\/strong\u003e Reductive technique applied from harvest; soft pressing followed by minimum four-hour skin maceration; further soft pressing; must cooling and static settling; temperature-controlled fermentation approximately 10 days; post-fermentation cooling; extended lees contact with selected yeasts before bottling; no malolactic fermentation \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePack Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 750ml \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eContainer Style:\u003c\/strong\u003e Glass bottle \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClosure Style:\u003c\/strong\u003e Verify on bottle\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Aidil Wines","offers":[{"title":"2024","offer_id":42706933514338,"sku":null,"price":13.6,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0030\/3962\/5276\/files\/IMG_6689.jpg?v=1775852206","url":"https:\/\/binendswine.com\/products\/cantina-tombacco-pecorino-terre-di-chieti-igt-abruzzo-italy-2019","provider":"Bin Ends... 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