Masciarelli Trebbiano d'Abruzzo Riserva Marina Cvetic 2021

Category:
 
White Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
White Wines
Producer:
 
Masciarelli
Label Name:
 
Trebbiano d'Abruzzo Riserva Marina Cvetic
Vintage:
 
2021
Country:
 
Italy
Region:
 
Abruzzo (Province of Chieti: Bucchianico, San Martino sulla Marrucina, Ripa Teatina)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
14%
Grape(s):
 
Trebbiano d'Abruzzo (100%)
Acidity:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
10-12°C

Awards/Ratings
Notable scores and awards: James Suckling ~93 (Marina Cvetic vintages), Wine Enthusiast ~90, Decanter tasting notes (92) and multiple past awards including Tre Bicchieri and Decanter/London medals

Tasting Note
Golden-yellow; aromas of pineapple, white peach, chamomile, butter biscuits and toasted almond. Creamy, medium–full body with textured lees character, gentle oak spice and a long, nutty, saline finish.

Food Pairing
Western: smoked fish, grilled sea bass, shellfish, roasted turkey, creamy risotto, aged pecorino. Asian: sashimi/temaki, tempura, miso‑glazed black cod, lighter Chinese seafood dishes (steamed fish).

Production Method
Hand-harvested Trebbiano d’Abruzzo; cryomaceration in pressing (≈12 hrs), fermentation and aging in French oak barrique, aged on fine lees with frequent bâtonnage, followed by bottle ageing.

Vineyard Info
Masciarelli Tenute Agricole — family estate founded by Gianni Masciarelli; Marina Cvetić line launched 1991. Vineyards in multiple Abruzzo communes; estate-focused production and modern cellar techniques.