Fontefico Pecorino Superiore La Canaglia 2025

Fontefico Pecorino Superiore La Canaglia 2025 is an organic, still white wine from Abruzzo’s Costa dei Trabocchi, crafted to showcase the region’s distinctive Pecorino grape. Combining a full-bodied texture with vibrant freshness and pronounced minerality, it offers an authentic expression of its coastal single vineyard. Fontefico has been cultivating Abruzzo’s indigenous varieties since 1996, making La Canaglia a refined example of the estate’s commitment to local character.

Tasting Notes
Bright and expressive, the wine opens with intense aromas of sage, mint and white flowers, alongside subtle saline nuances that reflect its proximity to the Adriatic Sea. On the palate, it is generous and well structured, with lively acidity and a mineral backbone. Notes of pink grapefruit bring freshness and energy, leading to a distinctive, gently bitter almond finish. Its combination of concentration, acidity and mineral tension gives the wine excellent balance and allows it to develop additional complexity with short-term bottle ageing, while remaining immediately appealing in its youth.

Production
La Canaglia comes from Vigna Bianca, a certified organic single vineyard situated at 120 metres above sea level with an east-facing exposure. Adriatic breezes help preserve freshness and contribute subtle saline nuances, while the iron-rich mixture of sand and clay naturally limits yields and encourages intense aromatic concentration. Following a minimal-intervention approach, the grapes ferment for 29 days in stainless steel tanks, followed by six months of maturation on steel and a further three months of bottle rest. This preserves the wine’s aromatic clarity while giving it a rounded, enveloping structure.

Food & Serving
Serve chilled at approximately 10–12°C. Its freshness and mineral character make it a natural partner for grilled or baked fish, shellfish, seafood pasta, fresh cheeses and vegetable dishes, while the fuller body can also complement roast poultry. Decanting is not necessary, although a short period of aeration in the glass can help reveal its herbal and floral aromas.

Producer
Founded in 1996, Fontefico is based in Abruzzo and focuses on expressing the identity of the region through its native grape varieties. The estate’s approach centres on organic cultivation, low yields and minimal intervention in the cellar, allowing individual vineyard sites to speak clearly. La Canaglia is sourced from the estate’s exceptional Vigna Bianca vineyard on the Costa dei Trabocchi, where coastal influence, mineral-rich soils and careful farming combine to create a Pecorino of distinctive freshness and authenticity.

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