One factor is instantly obvious when the Zaccagnini group discusses their newest releases. As winemaker Federica Lauterio defined to Decanter, even when its wines at the moment are exported everywhere in the world, Zaccagnini nonetheless champions its native grapes with true regional satisfaction.
Established by Maurizio Zaccagnini in 1978, within the rolling hills of Bolognano, the Zaccagnini vineyard is about in opposition to the backdrop of the distinctive regional panorama of rolling hills of Bolognano, the ocean and the Apennine mountains, with the historic Romanesque abbey of San Clemente a Casauria close by.
The vineyard boasts robust hyperlinks between wine and artwork: as has been seen with its shut ties to celebrated artist, Joseph Beuys, along with the vineyard’s intensive assortment of works by famend artists comparable to David Bade and Mimmo Paladino.
The distinctive rolling hills of Abruzzo.
Tralcetto: A connection to the land
Zaccagnini’s Tralcetto vary explores the complete potential of Abruzzo’s native varieties, together with Pecorino, Trebbiano and Montepulciano, all at a good worth level (see tasting notes under).
The enduring function of this vary is the clipping of vine or ‘tracetto’ that’s connected to every label. No mere ornament, this distinctive packaging tells a narrative: tied to every bottle by hand with raffia, the vine demonstrates a transparent hyperlink to the land and lengthy heritage of those Abruzzo varieties.
Making ready the ‘tralcetto’ on the vineyard.
The Tralcetto wines kind a part of Zaccagnini’s wider portfolio, which encompasses key strains Chronicon and San Clemente: three ranges which provide varietally-driven wines at a spread of various worth factors.
Acclaimed vineyard Zaccagnini is located within the central Italian area of Abruzzo.
An eye fixed for design
The label for the vineyard’s premium vary, San Clemente, for instance, received the Vinitaly Design Award for the Greatest Use of Paper by Fedrigoni class – which celebrates excellence in packaging and visible communication within the wine world. And it’s straightforward to see why: genuine but easy, the presentation completely displays the liquid inside; an strategy that’s echoed throughout the vineyard’s spectacular portfolio.
The Zaccagnini vineyard.
The Tralcetto wines
The Tralcetto line boasts many wines, dealcoholised, glowing, however here’s a choice from the vary:
Tralcetto Pinot Grigio Terre d’Abruzzo IGT 2024
A barely earlier choosing date within the early days of August helps protect the acidity on this contemporary, clear white. A wine that delivers a clear, gently floral palate with apple and pear notes and a satisfying sapidity. Alc 12.5%
Tralcetto Pecorino Abruzzo DOC 2024
Recent, natural with tropical notes of ardour fruit, refreshing acidity, a gently floral elevate, concluding on a satisfyingly saline end. Excellent for a refreshing aperitif or to accompany uncooked fish dishes. Alc 13%
Tralcetto, Il Bianco di Ciccio, Trebbiano d’Abruzzo DOC 2024
Hand harvested, picked barely earlier to protect freshness, notes of citrus, white florals and inexperienced apple, it is a contemporary and floral straightforward sipper. Alc 12%
Tralcetto Cerasuolo d’Abruzzo DOC 2024
Distinctive, medium cherry pink within the glass, Characterised by its aromatic bouquet of untamed strawberries, pomegranate and a mild natural elevate, which carries by with nice freshness on the palate, moreish saline acidity and a light phenolic grip. A flexible meals match, together with delicate pizzas and tomato-based dishes. Alc 12.5%
Tralcetto Montepulciano d’Abruzzo DOC 2022
Purity of red-berried fruit mingled with a whisper of white pepper, balanced by contemporary acidity and chalky tannins. Alc 13%
Tralcetto Montepulciano d’Abruzzo DOC 2020 Riserva
A mix of fastidiously chosen parcels, the wine sees 9 months in wooden, with an extra six months of bottle ageing. Heat notes of ripe purple berries and stewed fruit, along with a touch of white pepper. Get pleasure from with chilly cuts, cured meats and mushroom-based dishes. Alc 14%
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