In the general rediscovery
and value of indigenous Italian vines, Cantina Frentana discovered almost
unexpectedly, the Cococciola, a white-berry, indigenous vine that is peculiar
to the territory of Rocca San Giovanni, with maximum dissemination in Abruzzo.
This vine is found in very small quantities in other Italian regions, Puglia
among others, and being strictly related (according to recent genetic studies)
to an excellent and much better known Pugliese vine Bombino bianco, well known
enough in fact, to be treated as “a varietal of noble lineage”. Once considered
as a good blending grape because of its ability to equalize must imbalance,
Cococciola had never been studied as a serious grape of merit. Cantina
Frentana has made a beautiful pure Cococciola wine (in purezza) proving that
this is indeed a grape with noble genes, that can proudly stand on its
own. Harvested in the second week of September; the grapes are soft
pressed and fermented in stainless steel at a controlled temperature. The wine
remains on it lees with periodic rimontaggio, followed by 2 months in the
bottle before release. It has a pale straw color with golden reflections. The characteristic that
is immediate with this wine is its freshness, rich with notes of apple and
melon and light herbal essences. Delightful as an aperitif or to enjoy with all
types of seafood dishes, shellfish and light meats. Serve chilled. |  |