Valle Reale Trebbiano d'Abruzzo
75 cl
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12% ABV Vol
The organic grapes of this Trebbiano come from both vineyards in Popoli and Capestrano. Fruity and floral, food really brings out the best in this wine and works well with a wide variety of dishes.
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Tasting Notes from Celtic Whiskey Shop and Wines on the Green
Nose
The nose is aromatic and fresh, floral and fruity aromas are underpinned by flinty notes, very inviting!
Palate
Dry and medium-bodied with well-balanced acidity. The palate is refined, and the use of wild yeast allows the grapes to express their natural fruity nature. Good finish with a satisfying persistence,
Fact Sheet
Fluid
75 cl
Grape Variety
100% Trebbiano
Maturation
The wine is aged for 2 months in stainless steel tanks before bottling.
Alcohol %
12% ABV
Estate/Producer
Valle Reale
Country
Italy
Region/AOC
Abruzzo
Vintage
2017
Closure
Cork
Food Matching
Food Matching
Pairs very well with grilled vegetables, creamy pasta dishes, and roasted white meats.
FAQs
Dark chocolate pairs best with wines that have the structural intensity to match its bitter cocoa and tannin character without being overwhelmed. Fortified wines are the strongest match: aged Tawny Port with its dried fig, rancio, and roasted nut character is the classic pairing. Banyuls from the Roussillon, a naturally sweet Grenache based wine, is the benchmark French equivalent. A full bodied, fruit forward red such as Zinfandel or Amarone can also work, where the ripe dark fruit and spice complement the chocolate.
Many wines use animal derived fining agents during production to clarify and stabilise the liquid before bottling. Common fining agents include isinglass (derived from fish swim bladders), gelatine (bovine or porcine), casein (milk protein), and egg whites (albumin). These are added to bind suspended particles and removed before bottling, but trace quantities may remain. Vegan wines use alternatives including bentonite clay, activated carbon, or pea protein. Checking the Barnivore database or looking for a vegan certification on the label is the most reliable approach.
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