Carminucci Viabore Bianco, Marche 2023
A lively, fruity and aromatic blend with elegant floral overtones and lifted notes of crisp apple through to a beautifully balanced palate with a refreshing finish.
A blend of native varieties, the Trebbiano, Passerina and Pecorino vines are grown at an elevation of 250 to 300 metres above sea-level. The soil is rich in minerals and although it has a high clay content it offers good drainage. A Mediterranean climate is found throughout the region, with average annual rainfall of 800 millimetres, mainly falling during the winter months, which builds water reserves in the soils to nourish the vines throughout the typically hot and dry summers. The vineyards are cultivated following organic principles, herbicides and pesticides are not used, which allows for the full expression of the terrroir. The grapes are manually harvested when they have reached optimal ripeness.
The grapes underwent 12 hours of maceration to extract the desired level of aromas and flavours. Following a gentle pressing, the must was clarified via cold static decanting and fermented at controlled temperatures in stainless steel. Ageing took place in stainless steel for three months allow the purity of fruit and the Marche terroir to be fully expressed.
| RRP | £12.50 |
| Vintage | 2023 |
| Alcoholic strength | 12% |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Marche |
| Grapes | Trebbiano 80%, Passerina 10%, Pecorino 10% |
| Dry/Sweet value | 1 |
| Contains sulphites | Yes |
| Vegetarian | Yes |
| Vegan | Yes |
| Milk | No |
| Eggs | No |
| Organic | No |
| Biodynamic | No |
| Closure | Screwcap |
Established by Giovanni Carminucci in 1928, the Carminucci estate is now run by the founder's son, Piero, who produces high quality wines from organically farmed grapes. The 45 hectares of vines are grown between the municipalities of Offida and Grottammare and within famous, historic DOC territories of Rosso Piceno, Rosso Piceno Superiore, Falerio, Passerina and Pecorino DOCG. Yields are kept intentionally low, which combined with a modern approach in the winery, results in a sought-after collection of wines that truly reflect the grape and the terroir. The wines are highly acclaimed in Italy, winning multiple Italian awards and offer outstanding value for money.
