Masciarelli Villa Gemma Bianco IGT 2022

Category:
 
White Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
White Wines
Producer:
 
Masciarelli
Label Name:
 
Villa Gemma Bianco IGT
Vintage:
 
2022
Country:
 
Italy
Region:
 
Abruzzo (Colline Teatine)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13%
Grape(s):
 
Trebbiano (≈50%), Pecorino (≈30%), Cococciola (≈20%)
Acidity:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
3
Length:
 
3
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
10-12°C

Awards/Ratings
Doctor Wine 91/100 (2022); James Suckling 90/100 (2021); Vinous 90/100 (2021)

Tasting Note
Bright citrus and green apple with white peach, chamomile and a saline, mineral edge. Crisp acidity, medium body and a zesty, mouthwatering finish.

Food Pairing
Western: shellfish, grilled white fish, shrimp cocktail, vitello tonnato, roasted poultry, creamy pasta, fresh goat cheese. Asian: sushi/sashimi, tempura, Thai fish curry, Vietnamese spring rolls, light Chinese seafood dishes.

Production Method
Hand-harvested; fermented in temperature-controlled stainless-steel tanks; aged ~4 months on fine lees in steel; light fining and filtration before bottling.

Vineyard Info
Masciarelli is a family estate founded by Gianni Masciarelli; Villa Gemma is the winery’s flagship Colline Teatine line from older vines planted on calcareous-clay soils.