De Luca Armannia Pecorino 2011

I.G.T., Abruzzo, Italy
Score: Natalie's score
Community Score: 4.4/5
Community Reviews: 3
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Product #: 311613
Wine Type: White Wine


  		Price: $17.95
Alcohol: 13%
Drink: 2012-2015
Sweetness: Extra Dry
Bottle size: 750 ml

Winery: De Luca
Agent: Lognol Fine Wines & Spirits

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Natalie's tasting note, score, food pairings and recipes for this wine

Reviewed February 2, 2013 by

 

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Opinions about wine differ greatly as the experience is subjective. You may find it helpful to compare this critical evaluation of the wine with mine as well as your own:
Sarah Emilson rated this wine as 87/100 with the following review:

Youthful and moderate in straw colour, with a nose that is very aromatic and floral with notes of: pears, white peach, salmonberries, apples, canned lychee, white flowers and rainwater. This is a dry wine with medium+ acidity, medium-alcohol and moderate body. Suprisingly, the palate did not present as much flavour as expected after such an aromatic nose. Youthful flavours of apples, Asian pears, white peach flesh, lemon rind, pistachio and white tea; with a slightly bitter tone throughout, and a medium length finish. This is a good quality wine that should be enjoyed now. Refreshing and quaffable; good to drink all on its own or paired with lighter dishes. I tried this with various cheeses (including Pecorino, which was okay), the standouts being the fresh cheeses (such as sheep's milk feta and buffalo mozzarella). Also went very well with the rabbit terrine, hazlenut crackers and a peach chutney.
Pecorino...Is it a cheese? Is it a wine? Actually, it’s both! The name Pecorino is derived from the Italian for “sheep,” which is why the famous sheep’s milk cheese and this wine – whose grapes are favourites for sheep to munch right off the vine – share the moniker. Fragrant pear, apple and banana aromas lead to a soft, sunny, juicy wine with a crisp and clean finish. Source: Vintages Wine Panel, Dec. 2012

 
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Serve this wine between 55-60 degrees Farenheit or 12-16 degrees Celsius. Tip: If your bottle is at room temperature, put it in ice water for about 30 minutes or in the fridge for about three hours to chill it.


 
 

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