{"id":3590,"date":"2021-07-30T15:36:23","date_gmt":"2021-07-30T13:36:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.abruzzoinformation.com\/10-things-you-need-to-know-about-trebbiano-dabruzzo\/"},"modified":"2021-07-30T15:49:46","modified_gmt":"2021-07-30T13:49:46","slug":"10-things-you-need-to-know-about-trebbiano-dabruzzo","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.abruzzoinformation.com\/en\/10-things-you-need-to-know-about-trebbiano-dabruzzo\/","title":{"rendered":"10 things you need to know about Trebbiano d’Abruzzo"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Trebbiano d’Abruzzo DOC<\/strong> is a white with a balanced structured character and boasting a valuable tradition<\/strong> . Since 1994 it has been part of the National Register of Vine Varieties<\/strong> and it should be emphasized that its DOC<\/strong> , recognized in 1972, is the only one in Abruzzo to be reserved for a white.<\/p>\n

Young and fresh or aged in barrique and, therefore, more complex and refined, it always offers one precious versatility<\/strong> which makes it perfect for making different gastronomic combinations. Let’s find out what they are the 10 things to know<\/strong> on the Trebbiano d’Abruzzo.<\/p>\n

The vine<\/h2>\n

The Trebbiano grape<\/strong> , a white grape, finds its ideal soil in Abruzzo in the hilly area<\/strong> , at a maximum height of approx 500 meters<\/strong> and that can get to 600 meters<\/strong> only if the land is exposed to the South.<\/p>\n

His bunch<\/strong> turns out enough compact<\/strong> , with only one wing and has a shape cylindrical or conical<\/strong> . The berries are rounded<\/strong> and have medium size; their peel<\/strong> , quite thick, is characterized by a color yellow<\/strong> with green shades and speckled by small brown spots<\/strong> .<\/p>\n

While belonging to the broad family of the Trebbiani<\/strong> , vines that are also grown in Emilia-Romagna, Lazio, Marche, that autochthonous from Abruzzo<\/strong> it is distinguished by some differences, starting with shape of its leaf<\/strong> , which has an average size and can be five-lobed<\/strong> or trilobate<\/strong> , but not only. His important distinguishing feature<\/strong> it is, in fact, a final product more structured and of quality<\/strong> compared to wine produced in other regions.<\/p>\n

Background<\/h2>\n

Historical sources date the presence of the Trebbiano grape in Abruzzo starting from the 16th century<\/strong> , while in the 1856<\/strong> talks about it Raffaele Sersante<\/strong> in one of his monographs.<\/p>\n

In Italy, however, both the grape and its wine were famous and well known already in Roman times<\/strong> . The etymology of the name<\/strong> it reports, in fact, at the end trebula<\/strong> , which means farm and which we find in vinum trebulanum<\/strong> of which he spoke Pliny the Elder<\/strong> in the Naturalis Historia referring to what was a excellent homemade wine<\/strong> from the area of Capua and which was drunk with satisfaction by the soldiers. According to other information, it seems to have even an Etruscan origin<\/strong> .<\/p>\n

Other historical data concerning it date back to Three hundred<\/strong> , when he wrote about Trebbiano Pier de ‘<\/strong> Grow up<\/strong> describing, in fact, one of its varieties, while in Five hundred<\/strong> it was Andrea Bacci<\/strong> , oenologist and physician of Pope Sixtus V, to speak in one of his works of Trebulan wines<\/strong> , with respect to which it indicated, in particular, also the territory of the Peligna Valley<\/strong> .<\/p>\n

Trebbiano d’Abruzzo Superiore DOC<\/h2>\n

The Superior<\/strong> it is one of the two types provided in addition to the denomination Trebbiano d’Abruzzo DOC<\/strong> and from which it is distinguished by a higher minimum alcohol value<\/strong> , that is 12 degrees.<\/p>\n

Of color intense straw yellow<\/strong> , offers a perfume to the nose delicate<\/strong> . At the moment of tasting it gives the palate a dry, harmonious, velvety flavor<\/strong> and which is enriched by a almond aftertaste<\/strong> .<\/p>\n

Trebbiano d’Abruzzo Riserva DOC<\/h2>\n

The Trebbiano d’Abruzzo Riserva DOC<\/strong> has a minimum gradation 12.50 degrees<\/strong> , so it is further superior<\/strong> compared to the other two denominations.<\/p>\n

The term Reserve<\/strong> that distinguishes it refers to the fact that the wine comes compulsorily subjected to aging<\/strong> , or aging, for a time not less than<\/strong> eighteen months<\/strong> .<\/p>\n

Poured into the glass it lights it up with a deep straw yellow color<\/strong> . It has a scent delicate<\/strong> and on the palate reveals an evident harmoniousness<\/strong> accompanied by the typical almond background<\/strong> .<\/p>\n

Color<\/h2>\n

When the Trebbiano d’Abruzzo<\/strong> is young, its base color, straw yellow<\/strong> , takes on gods green reflections<\/strong> which tend to disappear when it is aged: in this case it leaves room for a shade of golden yellow<\/strong> . Its consistency is considered average<\/strong> : when, therefore, the glass is spun<\/strong> , the wine leaves some colored bows<\/strong> who have a slight trace<\/strong> .<\/p>\n

Could it be interesting for you:<\/strong> 10 things you need to know about Montepulciano d’Abruzzo<\/strong><\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

The scent<\/h2>\n

On the nose it offers a medium intensity perfume<\/strong> , not particularly complex, but which is expressed with freshness<\/strong> .<\/p>\n

The young wine<\/strong> lets discover fruity tones<\/strong> which report to the unripe golden apple<\/strong> , at the pear<\/strong> , while it floral oni<\/strong> are those of the wildflowers<\/strong> , from the chamomile<\/strong> .<\/p>\n

The Trebbiano d’Abruzzo aged<\/strong> , assumes, of course, gods more intense tones<\/strong> of ripe fruit and<\/strong> dried fruit<\/strong> , which can also refer to the vanilla<\/strong> or a hint of roasting<\/strong> .<\/p>\n

The taste<\/h2>\n

On the gustatory examination<\/strong> its beautiful freshness<\/strong> it is never trivial and, indeed, it is rather elegant<\/strong> and offers a distinctive trait that is immediately revealed on the palate.<\/p>\n

At the moment of tasting, you can discover how a dry wine<\/strong> , not overly full-bodied<\/strong> , but which has, nonetheless, quite a structure persistent<\/strong> and an intensity average and a lot<\/strong> balanced<\/strong> . In addition to his softness and harmony<\/strong> , in the background it proposes a typical tone delicately almond<\/strong> . There is also no shortage of gods mineral hints<\/strong> .<\/p>\n

The serving temperature<\/h2>\n

The Trebbiano d’Abruzzo<\/strong> it wants to be served at an ideal temperature that goes 8 to 10 degrees<\/strong> .<\/p>\n

His glass<\/h2>\n

It should be poured inside a light white wine glass<\/strong> that has a medium size<\/strong> . In this way, you can appreciate it to the fullest the light of its color<\/strong> , which, being clear and bright, manages to concentrate well in the space available, allowing you to better admire the nuances<\/strong> . The average size of the glass is also ideal so as not to lose its delicate scent.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Food pairings<\/h2>\n

Due to its characteristics of freshness<\/strong> , from harmony<\/strong> , for his structure<\/strong> delicate<\/strong> , but intensely harmonious<\/strong> , Trebbiano d’Abruzzo can be matched with versatility<\/strong> and it’s great like aperitif<\/strong> .<\/p>\n

It is a perfect wine for a menu with dishes with a delicate flavor<\/strong> , such as those based on fish<\/strong> : from appetizers to seafood salads<\/strong> , to the carpaccio<\/strong> up to the first ones like the pasta alla chitarra with bottarga<\/strong> and the classic soup<\/strong> . It is also excellent with simply seasoned pasta with butter and sage<\/strong> or with fresh tomato sauce<\/strong> , with the egg<\/strong> , with the legume soups<\/strong> .<\/p>\n

As for the main courses<\/strong> , again, those based on fish<\/strong> , what can be cooked on the grill, in the oven<\/strong> , but also raw<\/strong> .<\/p>\n

The Trebbiano d’Abruzzo<\/strong> naturally prefers slightly seasoned or fresh cheeses<\/strong> , but tasty and that can be enriched with jams<\/strong> or with honey<\/strong> high quality. A special combination to be discovered is with cheeses like Brie<\/strong> . Finally, when it is aged, it goes very well with white meat.<\/p>\n

Could it be interesting for you:<\/strong> 10 things you need to know about Cerasuolo d’Abruzzo<\/strong><\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

The Trebbiano d’Abruzzo DOC is a white with a balanced structured character and boasting a valuable tradition . Since 1994 it has been part of … <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":3395,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"single-fullwidth.php","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[37,33,1,27],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-3590","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-abruzzo-en","category-abruzzo-wines","category-blog","category-food-and-wine"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.abruzzoinformation.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3590","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.abruzzoinformation.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.abruzzoinformation.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.abruzzoinformation.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.abruzzoinformation.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=3590"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/www.abruzzoinformation.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3590\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":3606,"href":"https:\/\/www.abruzzoinformation.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3590\/revisions\/3606"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.abruzzoinformation.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/3395"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.abruzzoinformation.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=3590"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.abruzzoinformation.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=3590"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.abruzzoinformation.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=3590"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}