Trebbiano Spoletino is a grape that was grown in Umbria in the Middle Ages, but over the centuries the grape got lost in the mix. Well, now the grape has returned and this wine is produced from 100 year old ungrafted grapevines. Aged on-lees in stainless steel vats. Alcohol content is 13%.
The color is fresh pineapple juice. The nose is apple orchard, limes and orange zest. Honeyed citrus, tangerines, and a touch of minerals, slightly sweet, but not too sweet, citrus is the main flavor.The finish is tart pineapple. Light acidity, the mouth feel is on the syrupy side.
Does thee want some wine? Cool, a taste of the Middle Ages. The Tebbianno Spoletino is a terrific summer wine, light bodied, a touch of sweetness along with a tasty dose of citrus. I would pair it with cold pasta salad or any summer salad, it also has enough sweetness to work with dessert.
I have friends in Spoleto (Umbria) loving this wine right now! Do you know where I can buy it in the US, or who is the importer?
Tanti grazie!
Janet