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2002 Controguerra DOC Passerina Sol, Abruzzi, Italy

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Lively, very spicy nose, partly candied yellow fruit, candied nuts, vegetal and herbaceous as well as oaky notes. Clear, elegant, juicy,m fairly light-bodied fruit on the palate, prominent herbaceous notes, more candied nuts and some oak, elegant acidity, fairly creamy, mineral notes, good persistence, light tannic touch, slightly astringent, but harmonious, good to very good finish. Has shown a surprisingly positive development in the past two years.

Best to drink: Bis 2011+. What our ratings mean

Last reviewed: 27 April, 2010
Type: Weißwein(White wine)
Quantity: 0.75 L
Alcohol content: 12.5%
Bottle closure: Natural cork
Variety: Passerina
Registration number: Lep-L.06-07-06
wein.plus rating: very good (85 WP)
Last reviewed: 15 December, 2008
Best to drink: Bis 2009.
Editor note: Mature nose, still lively, ripe, partly dried pomaceous fruit, dried flowers, delicate herbaceous notes, spicy oak. Light-bodied on the palate with elegant fruit, fairly cool style, elegant acidity, vegetal notes, delicate oak, straightforward, fairly persistent, fruity and spicy on a good finish.

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The Republic of Italy in southern Europe with its capital Rome covers 301,338 km². Most of the national territory is located on the Apennine Peninsula, which is surrounded by...

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The white grape variety originates from Italy. Synonyms are Cacciadebiti, Caccione, Camplese, Pagadebito, Passera, Passeretta Bianca, Passerina Bianca, Scacciadebito, Tramarina,...

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DOC area for red, rosé and white wines in the Italian region of Abruzzo. The zone includes parts of the municipalities of Ancarano, Colonnella, Controguerra, Corropoli and Torano...
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The Italian region (Ital. Abruzzi) with the capital L'Aquila is located east of Rome with an Adriatic coast about 130 kilometres long. It is divided into the provinces of Chieti,...

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