COLOUR
White
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2025
GRAPE
Trebbiano
PRODUCER
Valle Reale S.R.L. Società Agricola
REGION
Abruzzo
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Light
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Medium - Long
Intensity
Mid - Pronounced
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Valle Reale is an estate located in the heart of Abruzzo, Italy, specifically in the mountainous Peligna Valley, encompassing the villages of Popoli and Capestrano. Managed by Leonardo Pizzolo and with Emmanuel Merlo as winemaker, the estate is dedicated to producing wines that reflect the unique terroir of this high-altitude region. The vineyards are situated between 300 and 450 meters above sea level, benefiting from significant diurnal temperature variations. This climate, characterized by cold mountain winds, heavy snows, and hot summer days, delays ripening and preserves acidity, leading to intensely aromatic and structured wines. Valle Reale is committed to sustainable viticulture, holding both certified organic and Demeter biodynamic certifications.
ALCOHOL
12.5%
AVG. PRICE
€18
STYLE
Classic
VEGAN
YES
SULPHITES
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
10-12°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Vineyards are situated at elevations between 300-450 meters, benefiting from significant diurnal temperature shifts.
Fact 02
The estate holds both certified organic and Demeter biodynamic certifications.
Fact 03
Yields are intentionally kept low (approx. 4.4 tons/acre) to enhance fruit concentration and quality.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The Valle Reale Trebbiano d'Abruzzo is crafted from 100% Trebbiano Abruzzese, a native clone grown on the estate's high-altitude vineyards. The grapes are sourced from vines aged 15 years or more, with yields meticulously restrained to approximately 4.4 tons per acre, well below the DOC limit, to ensure fruit concentration. Viticulture is fully certified organic and biodynamic. The grapes are hand-harvested in the final weeks of September. Following harvest, the grapes undergo a gentle vinification process designed to preserve the wine's freshness and aromatic complexity. Fermentation typically occurs at controlled temperatures, and the wine is aged to maintain its vibrant character.
