Wine
Antica Tenuta Pietramore Methode Ancestrale Trebbiano
Viti/ViniCertified organic and biodynamic farming. Harvest is completely by hand, in early September. The grapes are destemmed and cold macerated for 8.5 hours. This is followed by a soft, gentle pressing and then a small selection of the must is separated from the juice and held in temperature control at 0 °C. Fermented at 18°C with only indigenous yeast. After blending the bottles are filled and the wine is allowed to finish fermenting in the bottle with no additions There is no sulfur added at any point in the process.
Producer
The estate consists of 70 hectares of organically and biodynamically farmed vines. Pietramore demonstrates Abruzzo’s potential for quality wine with a high level of expressiveness. The name reflects Maria’s love and respect for the soil. Pietra= stone. Amore = love. Maria commenced Pietramore with her partner Massimiliano in 2011. The vineyards are nestled in a gorgeous area between the Maiella mountains and the Adriatic Sea. The result is a unique microclimate very diverse soil. Maria works with indigenous varieties but adds personality to the wines through her creative side.
Winemaker: Maria Pia Leone and Massimiliano Bartolomei
Country: Italy
Region: Abruzzo
Type: Sparkling, White
Variety: Trebbiano
Farming: Organic, Biodynamic, Sustainable
Age of Vines: 30 years
Production: 12,000 bottles
Soil: Sand and clay, medium textured with a lot of silt.
Vegan