Tasting Notes
A blend of Trebbiano d’Abruzzo and Passerina (a rare, local varietal). Meaning, “Cold Shower” in Italian, Doccia Fredda is a supremely refreshing, slightly orange wine. After being hand-harvested from a similarly sea-facing & clay-soil site where the vines are anywhere from 21-23 years old, the grapes undergo spontaneous fermentation in steel tanks, macerating on the skins for 5 days. Unfined, unfiltered, no addition of sulphur. Doccia Fredda is slightly straw yellow in color. The nose reveals notes of yellow fruit and exotic fruit. On the palate it is fresh and intense, soft, harmonious and balanced, with a finish where pleasant fruity aromas return. - Importer Note
Abruzzo has a winemaking history stretching all the way back to the Etruscans in the sixth century BC, with plenty of ups and downs along the way. These days it turns out reliable, approachable whites and reds for everyday drinking, along with some genuinely complex, ageworthy wines at the top end. You'll find it in central Italy on the Adriatic coast, with Molise to the south, Marche to the north and Lazio to the west.
Its terroir is varied and shaped heavily by the Apennines, with vineyards near the coast enjoying a moderating maritime influence while those further inland see a much wider swing between day and night temperatures. Clay is the dominant soil throughout. Trebbiano leads the whites with Pecorino close behind, while Montepulciano is the flagship red.
| Product Type | Wine White Other Varietals & Blends |
| Volume | 750ml |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Abruzzo |
| Winemaking Practices | Natural |
| Vineyard Practices | Organic/Biodynamic |