Emidio Pepe Trebbiano d'Abruzzo Selezione VV Bio 2007 white

Emidio Pepe Trebbiano d'Abruzzo Selezione VV Bio 2007 is a rare, old-vine expression of one of Italy’s most age-worthy white wines. Sourced from biodynamically farmed, very old Trebbiano vines and released only after long bottle aging, this 2007 vintage showcases the remarkable balance of a textbook year in Abruzzo. It is both ethereal and concentrated, offering a unique glimpse into how Trebbiano can evolve with time in the hands of a master.

Tasting Notes
In the glass, the 2007 Selezione VV shows a deep straw to golden hue, with a luminous, slightly antique tint that hints at its maturity. The nose is complex and layered, opening with yellow orchard fruits—ripe quince, baked apple and golden plum—woven together with warm spice notes such as saffron, turmeric, anise and gentle curry leaf, alongside dried chamomile, honeycomb and a subtle saline/mineral edge. On the palate, the wine feels almost weightless yet texturally rich, combining creamy density with remarkable finesse. Flavors of preserved lemon, dried apricot and yellow stone fruit integrate with hints of toasted nuts, beeswax and savory herbs, all carried by a firm, vibrant acidity and a long, gently saline finish. The structure is still very much alive; this 2007 has developed beautiful tertiary complexity but continues to show excellent energy, with the potential to evolve further over the next 5–8 years when well cellared.

Production
The Trebbiano for the Selezione VV (Vecchie Vigne, or old vines) comes from Emidio Pepe’s high-density, biodynamically farmed vineyards in Torano Nuovo, in the hills of Abruzzo facing the Adriatic Sea and backed by the Gran Sasso mountains. This mix of clay-limestone soils, sea breezes and marked day–night temperature shifts gives impressive freshness and minerality even in richer vintages. Grapes are harvested by hand at optimal ripeness and carefully sorted. In classic Pepe fashion, the bunches are destemmed by hand using a traditional wooden grate, and the must is fermented with indigenous yeasts in neutral cement tanks, with no temperature control and no new oak. The wine is bottled unfiltered, and the Selezione VV is held back for extended bottle aging in the estate’s cellars before release, allowing it to develop its hallmark depth and complexity.

Food & Serving
This mature Trebbiano is superb with refined, subtly rich dishes: think turbot or sea bass with beurre blanc, scallops with saffron, grilled lobster, roasted chicken with lemon and herbs, veal in creamy sauces, or aged cheeses such as Parmigiano Reggiano and semi-hard alpine styles. It also pairs beautifully with truffle dishes and porcini-based risottos, where its savory complexity can really shine. Serve at 12–14°C (54–57°F) in a good-sized white wine or Burgundy-style glass. Decant gently 30–60 minutes before serving to allow the wine to unfurl its aromatics, especially if any natural sediment is present.

Producer
Founded in 1964 in Torano Nuovo, Emidio Pepe is one of Italy’s true cult estates and a standard-bearer for traditional, age-worthy wines from Abruzzo. Today run by the third generation, the winery has become an icon for natural, biodynamic viticulture and minimal-intervention winemaking, long before those terms became fashionable. Pepe’s painstaking methods—hand destemming, cement fermentation, no new oak, and long, patient bottle aging—have proven that Trebbiano and Montepulciano d’Abruzzo can rival the world’s great wines in longevity and complexity. The estate’s library of old vintages and its consistently high critical acclaim have cemented Emidio Pepe’s status as a benchmark producer, and the Selezione VV bottlings sit at the very top of their Trebbiano range.

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