COLOUR
White
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2019
GRAPE
Trebbiano Abruzzese
PRODUCER
Azienda Agricola Valentini
REGION
Abruzzo
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Mid - Pronounced
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Azienda Agricola Valentini is one of Italy's most legendary and secretive wine estates, located in the Abruzzo region. Under the guidance of Francesco Paolo Valentini, the estate continues a multi-generational tradition of producing artisanal wines of unparalleled complexity and longevity. Valentini rejects modern industrial winemaking, focusing instead on the unique terroir of Loreto Aprutino and the preservation of the indigenous Trebbiano Abruzzese clone, trained in the traditional pergola system.
ALCOHOL
12.5%
AVG. PRICE
€250
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
YES
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
10-12°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Valentini only releases their Trebbiano in exceptional vintages, selling the grapes to a local co-op in lesser years.
Fact 02
The estate uses the traditional pergola Abruzzese training system, which protects the grapes from intense sun.
Fact 03
Despite being a white wine, Valentini's Trebbiano is legendary for its ability to age and improve for decades.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The winemaking process at Valentini is famously minimalist and traditional. Fermentation occurs spontaneously using only wild, indigenous yeasts in large, ancient Slavonian oak botti. There is no temperature control, no artificial clarification, and no filtration. The wine is aged for an extended period in these neutral oak casks, allowing it to develop its signature texture and complex character naturally before bottling.
