Pecorino 'Bianchi Grilli per la Testa' Torre dei Beati 2024

The Pecorino “Bianchi Grilli per la Testa” from the Torre dei Beati winery is one of the most interesting versions of this ancient indigenous Abruzzese grape variety, rediscovered only in recent decades after a long period of abandonment. It is a white wine rich, intense, and complex, characterized by a vibrant freshness that makes it particularly enjoyable. It originates in the hilly area of Loreto Aprutino, always known as one of the best overall for its particular pedoclimatic conditions. The proximity to the peaks of Gran Sasso and the sea creates an ideal situation for vine cultivation, which expresses itself at excellent quality levels.

“Bianchi Grilli per la Testa” is the flagship Pecorino of Torre dei Beati, which manages a wonderful estate of about twenty hectares, cultivated under certified organic farming. The vineyards are located in a still wild and biodiversity-rich landscape, surrounded by olive groves, arable fields, and woods. The property is situated at an altitude between 250 and 300 meters above sea level, on medium-textured soils predominantly clay and limestone-based, with sandy substrates. The harvest is carried out manually with several passes in the vineyard and a rigorous selection of the bunches. The Pecorino grapes come from a single half-hectare plot with an east-facing exposure. After gentle pressing, the must ferments in barriques and matures in wood for about a year on the fine lees, then completing the aging with at least 8-10 months in bottle.

The wine “Bianchi Grilli per la Testa” from the Abruzzese winery Torre dei Beati is a Pecorino of absolute excellence, ranking among the best labels of the denomination. Its charm arises from the perfect combination of richness and freshness of the grape variety, refined by careful wood vinification. Of a light yellow color with golden reflections, it captivates with complex aromas reminiscent of ripe white-fleshed fruit, citrus zest, floral hints, spicy nuances, and pleasantly balsamic notes of mint. With good structure, it offers a long, broad, and very persistent sip that unfolds towards a fresh and harmonious finish.