Lunaria "Civitas" Pecorino Terre di Chieti 2023

The 2023 Lunaria Civitas Pecorino, Terre di Chieti IGP, is a captivating white from the Abruzzo region of Italy. This vintage features a bright, pale straw color and opens with a fragrant bouquet of ripe pear, green apple, and citrus zest, accompanied by subtle floral and mineral notes. The wine is fresh, intense, and refreshing on the palate, with a vibrant acidity that highlights flavors of lemon, white peach, and a hint of almond. The clean, lively finish is marked by a pleasant minerality, making it an elegant and versatile choice for various dishes.

Pecorino grapes take their name from the Italian word 'pecora', meaning sheep, due to the fact that local sheep often eat the grapes while walking through the vineyards.

The story of Lunaria began in 2003, when some winemaker members of the Cantina Sociale di Orsogna, already organic, embraced the idea promoted by the cooperative of managing the vineyards according to the principles of biodynamic agriculture, sharing the importance of safeguarding the territory, its biodiversity and agricultural experiences and traditions. Cantina Orsogna, formed in 1964, is a cooperative company of 600 farmers committed to organic & biodynamic farming and conservation of Majella National Park. Lunaria wines are certified as organic, biodynamic and vegan.