Gianni Masciarelli Trebbiano d'Abruzzo

Gianni Masciarelli Trebbiano d'AbruzzoZesty and irresistible, this pours up scents of lemon peel, green apple, melon and a whisper of chamomile. The palate is light bodied yet silky on entry, then a bright, persistent acidity kicks in and keeps you coming back for another sip. Ripe orchard and melon notes mingle with a delicate, tea like astringency, delivering spot on balance and a crisp, mouthwatering finish. 100% Trebbiano d'Abruzzo grapes from Loreto Aprutino vineyards. Harvested at

A structured

such as employing mulch to nourish the vines and growing cover crops to increase the biodiversity in the soil

cherries and Victoria plums with a well integrated burst of citrus fruits

Rathfinny uses only estate-grown fruit for their four traditional-method sparkling wines

The wine shows a well-developed profile on the nose with red fresh plum

the Durello grape is local to the Veneto region - grown on the volcanic hillsides of Monti Lessini

this is off-dry and far too smashable (good job it’s lower in ABV)

an indigenous Catalan grape traditionally used in rosés and local sparkling wines

The grapes were destemmed to the press

On the palate it’s light to medium-bodied and vibrantly fresh

one of the very best places in England for grapes for still wine

Alfredo Maestro made the switch to natural winemaking