Marina Cvetić
Trebbiano d’Abruzzo Riserva 2021
Abruzzo
The Trebbiano Riserva Marina Cvetic represents the ultimate expression of one of Abruzzo’s historic vines. Like Montepulciano, Trebbiano was once considered a workhorse grape without real potential. This wine changed that view completely, offering an original, full-bodied, and elegant interpretation with its own character. Marina Cvetic wines are known as a “lone voice” for the most demanding and technical experts. Explosive, concentrated golden fruit leads to a rich, floral, and spicy palate. This wine represents a true revolution for Trebbiano and Italian whites.
VINEYARD
In a span of only 30 miles between the Apennine Mountains and the Adriatic Sea, Masciarelli has carefully assembled 60 specific sites averaging just 5 acres and spread across the diverse soils and altitudes of the 4 provinces of Abruzzo. These vineyards are farmed sustainably, and the two specific vineyards that bear fruit for this wine range in altitude from 750 to 1,170 feet with soils of clay and limestone. These vines are trained in the traditional Abruzzo pergola.
WINEMAKING
After a long, cool fermentation in barrel, the wine spends 12 months in new French barriques where the malolactic conversion is completed. After barrel aging, the wine spends another 12 months in the bottle allowing the integration of the extended oak contact to give us a wine of power and finesse.
VINTAGE
The 2021 growing season in Abruzzo was marked by a dry spring and summer, leading to drought conditions for the second consecutive year. These dry conditions resulted in lower yields and smaller berries across all varieties. Harvest began early due to the lack of rainfall, but despite the challenges, the wines from this vintage have greater flavor concentration, natural intensity, and good aging potential. The harvest was smooth and uneventful, resulting in a promising vintage that will age for decades.
TASTING NOTE
This Trebbiano explodes with ripe, concentrated stone and orchard fruit complemented with floral and spice notes. It is a distinct wine with a big personality, but remarkable refinement and complexity alongside.
FOOD PAIRING
Pancetta & fresh rosemary, Cacio e Pepe, roasted meats
Color
White
Blend %
100% Trebbiano
Appellation
Abruzzo
Alcohol
14%
Suggested Retail Price
$60
Reviews
Wine Spectator - January 25, 2024 "A rich texture and notes of vanilla and spice make this a stand-in for oak-aged chardonnay. Pair its light bitterness with pasta in a garlic and anchovy sauce."
Trade Materials
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Montepulciano d’Abruzzo Riserva
Montepulciano d'Abruzzo
Gianni Masciarelli one day suprised his wife by presenting her with this wine, from the grape he made famous from the region, named after her. Croatian in origin, her first reaction was that no one would be able to pronounce the wine. Because of the outstanding sites used to produce the wine and the serious winemaking care it undergoes, Marina Cvetic Montepulciano d'Abruzzo soon became the most widespread example of serious Montepluciano in the world.
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ISKRA is a true outlier, representing a single vineyard handled in a particular way to create a wine of extraordinary distinction and depth.
