Rinomata Cantina Tombacco "Terre di Chieti" Pecorino 2024

In Short

A crisp Pecorino from Abruzzo with bright lemon, green apple, and a mineral backbone that finishes clean and salty.

Quick Facts

• Region: Terre di Chieti, Abruzzo, Italy
• Variety: Pecorino
• Style: Crisp white
• Best For: Aperitifs, seafood, light lunch

Why We Stock It

Pecorino is one of Abruzzo's best kept secrets, and this bottling shows why at a fair price. It drinks with the freshness of a young sauvignon blanc but has a mineral salinity all its own. It is exactly the kind of wine that makes a weeknight dinner feel less ordinary.

Tasting Profile

This is a bone-dry white with real freshness and a saline edge.

• Aroma: Bright citrus, green apple, herbaceous notes
• Palate: Lemon zest, white peach, mineral-driven, clean acidity
• Structure & Finish: Dry, refreshing, pleasant salinity, good length

Winemaking

The specifics of this producer's technique are not reliably known, but Pecorino from this region is typically fermented cool to preserve its natural acidity and aromatic character.

Serving & Pairing

Serve between 45 and 50 degrees Fahrenheit. No decanting needed. Pair it with oysters and other raw shellfish, or try it with a simple pasta and butter. The wine's salinity and acidity cut through richness and complement briny flavours in equal measure.

The Estate

Rinomata Cantina Tombacco is a small producer working in the Chieti province of Abruzzo, focused on native grape varieties and traditional winemaking of the region.

Terroir

Terre di Chieti sits in the heart of Abruzzo's wine country, where clay and limestone soils give Pecorino its characteristic mineral bite and bright acidity. The maritime influence from the nearby Adriatic keeps summers moderate, allowing the grapes to develop clean fruit flavours without overripeness.